1951 Map of Mt. Michelson

About this map

Mt Michelson and Mt Chamberlin anchor the high peaks of the Brooks Range in this mid-century reconnaissance of the Arctic coast. The landscape is defined by the massive drainage systems of the Canning River and Hulahula River, which flow north from the Franklin Mountains and Romanzof Mountains toward the Beaufort Sea. Human presence is sparse, noted only by the isolated VABM 25 Cabin near Camden Bay and Simpson Cove. The map detail captures the glacial geography of Lake Schrader and Lake Peters, along with prominent landmarks like Kingak Cliff and Shubelik Spring. This era of mapping was heavily reliant on photogrammetric methods to chart the Sadlerochit Mountains and the surrounding wilderness before modern infrastructure arrived in the North Slope region.