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2023 Map of Mount Michelson C-1 NW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mount Michelson C-1 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge encompasses this stretch of the North Slope, where the coastal plain begins its ascent into the northern foothills. The Sadlerochit Mountains dominate the southern portion of the sheet, providing a stark topographical contrast to the expansive wetlands and braided drainage systems to the north. These uplands are the source for Last Creek and other small tributaries that feed into the larger river systems.

The Sadlerochit River and Itkilyariak Creek define the hydrologic character of the landscape, weaving through vast marshes and tundra. Of particular note is the Sadlerochit Spring, a significant hydrological feature located along the river at the edge of the Mollie Beattie Wilderness. This protected area represents a strictly preserved landscape, maintaining the same trackless character as it has for generations.