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1956 Map of Survey Pass

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Survey Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Continental Divide carves a jagged path through the heart of the Brooks Range on this mid-century survey. The landscape is dominated by the granite spires of the Arrigetch Peaks and the massive profile of Mount Igikpak, the highest point in the region. This is a wilderness of dramatic vertical relief, where high mountain passes like Survey Pass and Kutuk Pass connect the headwaters of major arctic river systems, including the Noatak River and the Alatna River.

Evidence of human movement is sparse but significant, represented by the Helpmejack Portage and an isolated Cabin near the Pingaluk River. To the northwest, the map captures a portion of Naval Pet Res No 4, signaling the era's strategic interest in arctic resources. Notable water bodies such as Walker Lake and Lake Omelaktavik provide a stark contrast to the surrounding Schwatka Mountains and Endicott Mountains.