1956 Map of Table Mountain

About this map

The Brooks Range dominates this portion of the Alaskan arctic, with the Continental Divide winding through a landscape defined by dramatic river systems and mountain peaks. This area, largely encompassed by the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, shows the high-latitude drainage patterns of the Kongakut River flowing north and the Sheenjek River moving south. The boundary between the United States and Canada runs along the eastern edge, where the Old Crow River and Firth River originate. Notable landmarks like Table Mtn and Bear Mtn rise above the valleys, while the presence of a lone Cabin near Helen Cr reflects the sparse human footprint in this wilderness area. The map illustrates the complex topography of Yankee Ridge and the Arctic Wildlife Refuge Wilderness as they were surveyed in the mid-1950s and updated in the early 1980s.