2015 Map of Noatak B-3 SW

About this map

The Igichuk Hills dominate the southern portion of this landscape within the Cape Krusenstern National Monument, where the terrain rises sharply from the surrounding coastal plains. The area is defined by the winding course of Kilikmak Cr, which flows through the eastern and central sections of the quadrangle. This 2015 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects a largely unpopulated expanse of the Northwest Arctic Borough, where the intricate network of drainage and elevation contours illustrates a subarctic environment preserved for its archaeological and ecological significance. The lack of infrastructure highlights the wild character of these hills, which serve as a critical landmark for navigation and seasonal movement across the tundra.