1984 Map of Misheguk Mountain D-4

About this map

The Utukok River meanders through this remote Arctic landscape within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska during the mid-1970s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features, including Driftwood Creek, Adventure Creek, and Nimwutik Creek. To the east, the prominent Meat Mountain rises above the surrounding tundra and wetlands. This area represents a wilderness focused on resource evaluation rather than settlement, evidenced by the presence of a Landing Area and various Tractor Trails cutting across the permafrost. The survey highlights the characteristic drainage patterns of the North Slope, where smaller tributaries like Pattern Creek, Tupikchak Creek, and Plunge Creek feed into the larger river system, illustrating the complex seasonal water flow across this protected reserve.