2017 Map of Philip Smith Mountains A-2 NW

About this map

Steep, high-elevation terrain characterizes this remote section of the Alaskan interior within the North Slope Borough. The landscape is dominated by complex topographical contouring that reveals the sharp ridgelines and deep drainage basins typical of the central Philip Smith Mountains. While the map is devoid of specific named natural features or human settlements, it provides a precise architectural view of the land through the Public Land Survey System. The grid identifies the intersection of four townships: t14s r17e, t14s r18e, t15s r17e, and t15s r18e. This lack of infrastructure underscores the wilderness character of the region during the early twenty-first century, offering researchers an exacting record of the unpopulated terrain before any potential future development or natural shifts.