2016 Map of Killik River B-2 SE

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park encompasses the majority of this high-latitude terrain, where the headwaters and drainage networks of the Brooks Range define the landscape. The Okpikruak River flows through the eastern portion of the sheet, while the Nigaktoviakvik Cr cuts across the southwest, illustrating the complex hydrological systems that carve through the Arctic tundra. These drainages provide a study in natural elevation changes across the North Slope, punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Kaikshak Hill. The absence of man-made infrastructure or established settlements within these township boundaries emphasizes the wilderness character of the region during this 2016 survey, serving as a baseline for environmental researchers and those studying the remote geography of northern Alaska.