2018 Map of Mount Michelson A-1 NE

About this map

Romanzof Mountains dominate this high-altitude Alaskan landscape in the North Slope Borough, where extreme elevations and steep contours define the local topography. This 2018 survey captures the intricate glacial or periglacial landforms characteristic of the eastern Brooks Range, specifically focusing on the north-south alignment of the Okpilak Valley. Running through the valley floor, the Okpilak River provides the primary hydrological drainage for the surrounding peaks. The map illustrates a wilderness largely devoid of human infrastructure, where the natural terrain dictates the scale of the landscape. Researchers and geologists can trace the sharp elevation changes and the specific drainage patterns of the Okpilak system as it appeared in the early 21st century.