1955 Map of Noatak C-1

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The Maiyumerak Mountains dominate the northeastern reaches of this landscape, giving way to a complex network of braided waterways and tundra. This 1950s aerial photogrammetric study by the Army Map Service details the winding course of the Eli River as it traverses the northwestern flats toward a coastal Lagoon. To the southeast, the Agashashok River cuts through the high relief of the interior, reflecting a wilderness region prior to modern development. The map reveals the stark transition between the high peaks of the Maiyumerak Mountains and the low-lying wetlands, illustrating the drainage patterns that define this Arctic environment.