2018 Map of Mount Michelson A-5 NE

About this map

Pogopuk Cr and Juniper Cr weave through this section of the North Slope, draining a high-relief landscape defined by steep ridges and deep valleys. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the intricate drainage patterns where these creeks converge, while the Kavik River cuts through the northeastern corner of the map. The geography is dominated by complex terrain where the Brooks Range foothills begin to descend, characterized by sharp elevation changes shown through detailed 40-foot contours. The map primarily documents the natural hydrography and public land survey boundaries, including the intersections of t3s r23e and t2s r23e, illustrating the remote wilderness of the North Slope Borough before any major modern industrial footprint reached these specific headwaters.