2016 Map of Noatak C-5 NE

About this map

Cape Krusenstern National Monument dominates the southeastern portion of this coastal landscape, protecting a transition between low-lying tundra and the Chukchi Sea. The map documents a complex drainage network where the Omikviorok River and Imikruk Cr wind through marshy terrain toward the tidal influence of Imikruk Lagoon. This coastal environment is defined by its subtle elevation changes, most notably at Pingalurak Bluff, which provides a rare point of relief overlooking the lagoon waters. The inclusion of the shoreline feature known as Arthaaq reflects the localized naming of specific coastal points along this remote stretch of the Northwest Arctic borough. This survey captures the region as a largely undeveloped wilderness of wetlands and braided river channels, typical of the Arctic coastal plain before any significant modern infrastructure.