2016 Map of Killik River A-2 SW

About this map

Gates Of The Arctic National Park encompasses the majority of this Arctic landscape, where the high-altitude headwaters of several drainages meet at the border of the North Slope Borough Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The terrain is defined by its complex network of seasonal and perennial streams, most notably the Killik River and the small, alpine Lake Tutitlik. This area serves as a significant drainage divide for the Brooks Range, with water flowing through systems like Easter Creek and Suluak Cr. The survey details the topographic contours of these uninhabited valleys, showing how the ridges separate the north-flowing Kanongiksuk Cr from other southern-bound tributaries. Without roads or permanent settlements, the map focuses on the hydrography and elevation of this interior wilderness, providing a clear view of the natural corridors used for navigation through these mountain passes.