2017 Map of Livengood D-6 SE

About this map

The Yukon River flows along the northern edge of this interior landscape, marking a vital historical corridor through the Yukon-Koyukuk region. This 2017 study illustrates the intersection of modern industrial infrastructure with the remote Alaskan wilderness, most notably where the Alaska Pipeline traverses the terrain. This engineering feat, which snakes from the northwest down toward the southeast, parallels the rugged path of the Dalton Highway, the primary overland supply route for the North Slope oil fields. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, with the northern lowlands near the river giving way to high ridges and drainage basins. Among these is Isom Cr, which carves through the southern portion of the quadrangle. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of how 21st-century utility corridors have been superimposed upon the natural hydrology and traditional transit paths of the northern interior.