2016 Map of Killik River B-2 SW

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park encompasses this high-latitude terrain, where the wide valley of the Killik River serves as the central drainage for the surrounding slopes. This 2016 survey illustrates a landscape defined by glacial and fluvial action, where braided channels and tundra ponds gather water from numerous seasonal tributaries. These include Nigaktoviakvik Cr and Aniakvik Cr to the east, and Ivisak Cr cutting through the western elevations. The map reveals the immense scale of the Arctic wilderness within the Brooks Range, showing a place where traditional naming conventions follow the natural flow of water across a roadless expanse.