1986 Map of Survey Pass D-3

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-latitude terrain, marking a fundamental hydrologic boundary in the Brooks Range as it appeared in the mid-1970s. This region is almost entirely contained within the Gates of the Arctic National Park and the overlapping Gates of the Arctic Wilderness, emphasizing a landscape managed for its primitive character. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems including April Creek in the north and the headwaters of Doc Creek and Survey Creek. Centered on the eponymous Survey Pass, the map illustrates a pivotal mountain corridor between the North Slope Borough and the interior. The absence of roads or permanent settlements highlights the extreme isolation of this arctic environment during the 1986 provisional survey.