1983 Map of Table Mountain C-2

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-latitude terrain within the North Slope Borough, providing a clear illustration of the dramatic drainage patterns in the northern reaches of Alaska. This area is defined by the massive Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Arctic Wildlife Refuge Wilderness, representing a landscape largely undisturbed by permanent settlements or roads as of the mid-1970s aerial survey. The Firth River flows across the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, serving as a primary watercourse in a region dominated by steep topographic relief and seasonal runoff channels. Compiled by the Geological Survey and the Bureau of Land Management, the map detail emphasizes the complex natural contours and the designated wilderness boundaries that protected this environment during the late twentieth century.