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1956 Map of Misheguk Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Misheguk Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Brooks Range dominates this landscape, where the jagged crests of the De Long Mountains separate the drainage systems of the far north. To the south, the Noatak National Preserve and its surrounding Noatak Wilderness protect a complex network of high peaks like Misheguk Mountain and Copter Peak. The northern reaches fall within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, characterized by the headwaters of the Utukok River and Colville River.

Remote accessibility in this subarctic environment is evidenced by a Winter Trail cutting across the Ilingnorak Ridge and a solitary Landing Strip near Seismo Creek. Human presence is minimal, noted only by a single Cabin near Noluck Lake. Navigational waypoints for travelers through this high-altitude terrain include Nachralik Pass and the distinctive Rabbit Ears landmark, providing essential orientation in a region defined by its isolation and demanding geography.