2023 Map of Mount Michelson B-1 NE

About this map

The Mollie Beattie Wilderness and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge define the character of this northern landscape. The map centers on the high-latitude drainage systems where the Akutoktak River and the Okpilak River flow north toward the Beaufort Sea. The topography is dominated by the deeply carved Okpilak Valley, which contains the small Okpilak Lake at its base. Unlike more settled regions, this area is marked by a complete absence of roads or permanent structures, reflecting its status as protected wilderness. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the map provides a precise account of the drainage patterns of Old Man Creek and its surrounding ridgelines. The transition between various township and range boundaries, such as t1n r33e and t2n r33e, indicates the systematic grid applied even to this undeveloped frontier.