2016 Map of Survey Pass C-6 NW

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park encompasses the majority of this Arctic wilderness, characterized by the convergence of significant northern waterways. The Noatak River meanders across the central terrain, joined by the Igning River and the uniquely named Nigikpalivururvak Cr. This landscape is primarily defined by its hydrography and high-altitude contours rather than human settlements, reflecting the remote nature of the Brooks Range in the early twenty-first century. The mapping of these drainages suggests a complex riparian environment where glacial runoff and seasonal melt dictate the local geography, providing an essential record for those studying the preserves of the Northwest Arctic Borough.