2014 Map of Noatak D-6 NW

About this map

The Chukchi Sea coastline meets a complex network of coastal lagoons and coastal foothills in this 2014 survey. The landscape is defined by its transition from the marine environment of Kavrorak Lagoon and Tugak Lagoon to the prominent heights of the Parents Mountains and Pusaluk Mountain. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by seasonal watercourses including the Singoalik River in the north and the Umarachek Cr system to the south. Distinctive geological landmarks such as Itiptigvirak Neck and the Siaktak Hills provide a clear view of the shoreward terrain in the Northwest Arctic Borough. This modern digital survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the untouched character of the region, emphasizing the relationships between small coastal hills like Igrak Hill and the broader watershed of Tatigirok Cr.