1971 Map of Mount Michelson A-5

About this map

Echooka River and Juniper Creek carve through this remote stretch of the North Slope, revealing a landscape defined by braided river systems and glacial topography. This 1971 field-annotated survey, based on aerial photography from the previous year, captures the area's drainage patterns and elevation contours in precise detail. Notable landmarks include the isolated Wahoo Lake in the southwest and the headwaters of the Kavik River to the east. The map provides a critical look at the drainage basin where Pogopuk Creek joins the larger waterways, documenting an era before significant infrastructure reached these northern latitudes.