2016 Map of Survey Pass C-5 SE

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park encompasses this wilderness region in the Northwest Arctic, where the wide valley of the Noatak River serves as the central geographical corridor. The river meanders across the southern half of the sheet, joined by several significant tributaries including Twelvemile Cr, Iyahuna Creek, and Angayukak Cr. These waterways represent the primary navigational routes and lifeblood for the area, dictating the movement of people and wildlife through the Brooks Range. In the northern reaches, Angiaak Pass provides a transition point between high ridges, while smaller drainages like Tupik Cr feed into the main river system from the south. The absence of permanent roads or settlements reflects the managed wilderness character of the park and the enduring isolation of the Alaskan Arctic interior.