2016 Map of Shungnak D-4 NE

About this map

The Kobuk River dominates this northern Alaskan landscape, winding through a complex network of wetlands and tributary streams within the Northwest Arctic Borough. This 2016 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a wild hydrologic system where the river’s oxbows and meanders shape the surrounding terrain. To the north, Pitkik Lake and Pitkik Cr feed into the primary waterway, while Kugachevik Cr and Little Black Cr drain the central and western reaches. The presence of the Black River in the southeast corner further illustrates the intricate water patterns of this subarctic environment. Lacking roads or permanent settlements, the map provides a detailed view of natural landforms and township boundaries, such as t18n r6e, essential for understanding the remote geography and land management divisions of this Arctic region.