2017 Map of Wiseman A-2 NE

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park dominates this portion of the central Brooks Range, where the high mountain terrain is carved by a network of significant waterways. The northwestern corner is defined by the North Fork Koyukuk River, a vital corridor for travel and survival in this subarctic environment. The map details the drainage patterns that feed this river system, including the winding course of Alder Cr and Twelvemile Cr. Published by the U.S. Geological Survey, this 2017 edition provides a contemporary look at the topography within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The lack of roads or settlements underscores the wilderness character of this landscape, where the naming of features like Mailbox Cr reflects the history of local travel and remote outposts in the Alaskan interior.