2017 Map of Philip Smith Mountains A-5 SW

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Endicott Mountains terrain dominates this North Slope landscape, where the wilderness boundary of Gates of the Arctic National Preserve meets Gates of the Arctic National Park. The survey illustrates a critical infrastructure corridor in the southeast corner, where the Alaska Pipeline and Dalton Highway run parallel to the Dietrich River. This narrow strip of human development contrasts sharply with the vast, protected alpine environment to the west. High-altitude features like Oolah Pass and the drainage of Kuyuktuvuk Creek provide essential reference points for understanding the hydrologic and topographic patterns of this remote Brooks Range sector. The transition between the national park and preserve designations reflects the complex land management of the Alaskan interior in the early 21st century.