1955 Map of Noatak D-2

About this map

Sivukat Mountain dominates the northern elevation of this landscape, overlooking the expansive drainage basin of the Noatak River as it appeared in the mid-1950s. The river system is the central corridor here, winding through a complex network of wetlands and braided channels that define the interior of the Noatak quadrangle. This era of surveying by the Army Map Service reveals a largely unpopulated wilderness, though a single Cabin is recorded along a southern bend of the river, providing a rare trace of human presence in this remote Arctic environment. Tributaries like Evaingiknuk and Pingalukruk Creek flow from the surrounding highlands to join the main river valley, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped this terrain over centuries. This document reflects the baseline topography before significant modern shifts in the region's hydrography.