1956 Map of Table Mountain

About this map

The Brooks Range dominates this landscape, where the Continental Divide separates the northward flow of the Kongakut River from the expansive southern watersheds of the Sheenjek River and Coleen River. This mid-century survey documents a vast wilderness prior to modern intensification, marked only by a solitary Cabin in the northeast and a sparse network of natural landmarks. Notable elevations include Table Mtn, Kaultui Mtn, and Ammerman Mountain. The map illustrates the headwaters of the Firth River and Old Crow River as they cross the United States Canada international boundary. To the south, the East Fork Sheenjek River and Bilwaddy Creek carve through the foothills, providing critical drainage for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This data reflects a time when the region remained one of the most isolated stretches of the American frontier, primarily serving as a sanctuary for wildlife and a site for specialized geodetic research.