2015 Map of Shungnak C-6 NW

About this map

The Kugarak River meanders through this portion of the Northwest Arctic, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Alaskan tundra. This environment is characterized by a high density of small ponds and wetlands, where the river's path is defined by low-gradient oxbows and shifting channels. The lack of named human settlements or infrastructure emphasizes the region's character as a wilderness area primarily used for subsistence or seasonal transit. Mapping of this area relies on the Public Land Survey System, with townships such as t15n r1w and t16n r1w providing the primary geographic framework for a landscape otherwise devoid of roads or permanent structures.