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1955 Map of Noatak D-1

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Noatak River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a wide alluvial path through the northern Alaskan wilderness. The confluence of the Kelly River and Avan River illustrates a complex drainage network typical of the Brooks Range foothills, where seasonal shifts reshape the gravel bars and braided channels. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Maiyumerak Mountains rise sharply, providing a stark topographical contrast to the lake-dotted lowlands to the north. A solitary Cabin along the Noatak provides the only evidence of human habitation in this 1950s survey, likely serving as a seasonal waypoint for hunters or travelers. To the north, Lake Tagakvik anchors a cluster of tundra lakes, while the southern drainage of Uvgoon Creek flows toward the rugged heights of the Ridge. This map captures a landscape defined by its waterways and mountain passes prior to later administrative revisions.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain