2015 Map of Shungnak C-6 SW

About this map

Kawichiark River and the Kugarak River define this portion of the Northwest Arctic landscape, carving through a region dominated by intricate hydrologic networks and small, scattered lakes. This 2015 survey illustrates a wilderness where seasonal water patterns dictate the geography, far from the influence of modern infrastructure. The map details the complex shoreline of the river bends and the numerous unnamed water bodies that pockmark the terrain, providing a look at the natural state of the Alaskan interior. The lack of man-made structures or permanent settlements emphasizes the environmental isolation of this high-latitude region, where the braided river systems remain the primary geographic landmarks for navigation and land use.