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2016 Map of Shungnak D-2 NW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Shungnak D-2 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Kobuk sits along the northern banks of the meandering Kobuk River, serving as a focal point for aviation and overland transport in this subarctic landscape. The settlement is supported by two distinct airstrips, the Kobuk Airport near the village and the Dahl Creek Airport situated further north along the Dahl Creek Road. This transport corridor tracks the valley of Dahl Cr, which flows south from the elevated terrain dominated by Inerevuk Mtn and Asbestos Mtn.

The hydrology of the area is characterized by the confluence of numerous tributaries, including Wesley Cr, Harry Cr, and Wye Cr, which feed into the larger river systems. To the east, the Kogoluktuk River creates a complex network of wetlands and oxbows, illustrating the seasonal drainage patterns typical of the Northwest Arctic. The placement of infrastructure against the steep mountain slopes to the north and the low-lying river plains to the south highlights the strategic positioning of the community within the natural valley.