2016 Map of Killik River A-4 SW

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park encompasses the central portion of this remote Alaskan terrain, where high-elevation contours define a landscape shaped by glacial activity and drainage networks. The watercourse of Itilyiargiok Cr carves through the northern half of the map, serving as a primary hydrologic feature in this roadless wilderness. This 2016 survey captures the precise administrative boundary between the North Slope Borough and the Northwest Arctic Borough, which cuts across the southwestern quadrant. The lack of human infrastructure, including the absence of any named buildings or settlements, highlights the preserved state of this Arctic ecosystem during the early twenty-first century. These maps are essential for understanding the topography of the Brooks Range before shifting climate patterns potentially alter these high-latitude water systems.