2015 Map of Shungnak D-5 NW

About this map

Waring Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this arctic region, providing a high-elevation backdrop to the winding Kugarak River. The southern portion of Kobuk Valley National Park extends into the northeastern corner of the map, protecting a wilderness area where high ridges descend toward a vast network of wetlands and small thaw lakes. The terrain is characterized by dramatic topographic transitions, as the steep contours of the mountains give way to the lower, water-saturated plains of the Kugarak River valley. This map highlights the intersection of protected national parkland and the open wilderness, showing the intricate drainage patterns essential to the local ecosystem during this era of 2015 mapping.