2023 Map of Mount Michelson A-3 NE

About this map

The Franklin Mountains define this high-latitude terrain within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where the landscape is shaped by the complex hydrology of the north slope. This 2023 survey delineates the protected bounds of the Mollie Beattie Wilderness, a region preserved for its undeveloped character. The drainage patterns are clearly visible, with the Sadlerochit River carving through the northern sections while Franklin Creek and Whistler Creek navigate the high-relief contours of the range. The map illustrates a wilderness devoid of modern infrastructure, showing only the natural intersection of mountain peaks and alpine waterways. Researchers can trace the precise topographic relationships between these named water bodies and the surrounding summits of the eastern Brooks Range.