1983 Map of Mount Michelson A-4

About this map

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lands dominate this 1980s-era study of the Brooks Range foothills, where the drainage systems of the Kavik River and Marsh Fork Canning River carve through the high-latitude terrain. The survey defines the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness and its corresponding boundary, providing a detailed view of the hydrologic network including Plunge Creek, Salisbury Creek, and Pogopuk Creek. Elevation is centered on Mount Salisbury, which stands as a prominent landmark above the wide Canning River Valley. This provisional edition, compiled from 1972 aerial photography, documents the untouched character of the North Slope's interior prior to any significant modern infrastructure development, focusing strictly on the natural topographic features and designated wilderness protections of the period.