
Gates of the Arctic National Park dominates this northern Alaskan interior landscape, a territory defined by high elevation peaks and isolated river systems. The Kugrak River and Mauneluk River carve deep valleys through the high terrain, which includes the prominent Shulakpachak Peak and the high-altitude crossing at Danger Pass. This 1990 provisional edition emphasizes the primitive state of the region within the Gates of the Arctic Wilderness, documenting a landscape with no roads or trails. The drainage patterns of Igning River and Luik Creek illustrate the watershed's complexity, providing a detailed view of the Brooks Range topography before modern satellite mapping became commonplace. It is an essential document for understanding the remote character of the Northwest Arctic Borough.
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1951 · Survey Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Ambler River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Survey Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Ambler River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Survey Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Ambler River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Survey Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1985 · Ambler River A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1986 · Survey Pass A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1986 · Survey Pass A-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360