2015 Map of Noatak C-2 SW

About this map

The settlement of Noatak sits at a critical bend where the Noatak River broadens into an intricate network of gravel bars and braided channels. This 2015 survey captures the village layout, showing the primary thoroughfares of Main Street and Willow Street near the Noatak Airport, which serves as the essential transportation link for this Arctic community. To the east, the landscape transitions into the protected wilderness of the Noatak National Preserve. The hydrology of the region is defined by the confluence of major tributaries, including the Eli River, Kiyak Cr, and Kuchak Cr, which carve through the tundra before joining the main river system. The map illustrates a high-latitude environment where human habitation is concentrated along the riverbanks, surrounded by vast stretches of preserve land and seasonal watercourses.