1985 Map of Shungnak C-3

About this map

Sheklukshuk Range and the southern Kiliovilik Range dominate this 1985 survey of the Northwest Arctic. The landscape is defined by these prominent mountain formations, which are separated by the winding course of Kihovilik Creek. This topographic study, based on 1971 aerial photography, captures a portion of the vast wilderness now protected within the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge. The map serves as a primary record of the region's hydrography and elevation before further modern shifts, documenting a remote Alaskan environment where no roads or established trails are noted. The southern half of the sheet is largely occupied by the refuge boundary, illustrating the intersection of federal conservation lands and the natural drainage patterns of the interior.