Ignek Valley serves as a prominent natural corridor between the northern slopes and the Shublik Mountains to the south. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a landscape defined by significant drainage networks, where Ignek Creek and Nanook Creek thread through the valley floor. The map highlights the intersection of protected lands, specifically the Mollie Beattie Wilderness and the broader Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The complex hydrology is anchored by the Tamayariak River in the north and the Katakturuk River to the east. These watercourses and mountain ranges reflect the remote, high-latitude topography of the North Slope, documented here with modern elevation data and Public Land Survey System township markers.
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1951 · Mt. Michelson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Mount Michelson C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Mount Michelson C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1956 · Mt. Michelson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Mount Michelson B-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1975 · Mount Michelson C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1978 · Mount Michelson C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1983 · Mount Michelson B-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2018 · Mount Michelson B-4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2018 · Mount Michelson C-3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000