2015 Map of Shungnak D-4 SW

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The Sheklukshuk Range dominates the southern reaches of this interior Alaskan landscape, where the terrain rises sharply from the marshy lowlands into a series of well-defined ridges and valleys. To the north, the topography transitions into a complex network of wetlands and seasonal ponds, drained primarily by Kerchurak Cr as it winds through the central sections. This specific area of the Northwest Arctic borough reflects the vast, undeveloped character of the region during the early twenty-first century, showing the transition from riparian corridors to high-elevation peaks. Small tributaries like Little Black Cr emerge from the northern hills, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns that define this subarctic environment between the foothills and the higher elevations of the range.