1984 Map of Killik River B-5

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Gates of the Arctic Wilderness define the eastern portion of this 1984 survey, where the Brooks Range landscape meets the North Slope. This map captures a significant administrative boundary at the South Boundary Umiat Meridian North Boundary Kateel River Meridian, marking the intersection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska with protected wilderness areas. The terrain is characterized by the Ivotuk Hills and a network of northward-flowing waterways, including Iteriak Creek, Otuk Creek, and Ivotuk Creek. The absence of roads or trails across the entire quadrangle emphasizes the remote character of this region during the mid-1980s. Geologic and environmental researchers can trace the intricate drainage patterns of the Fork Ivotuk River as they relate to these major federal land designations.