2016 Map of Wiseman C-5 NW

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park encompasses this entire northern Alaskan wilderness, where the high peaks of the Endicott Mountains dominate the horizon. The landscape is defined by the broad valley of the John River, which flows southward through the center of the sheet, carving a path between steep ridges and high summits like Crag Peak. In this remote interior, the drainage of Crag Cr feeds into the main river system, illustrating the intricate hydrography of the Brooks Range. The map provides a precise view of the terrain's high-elevation contouring and the natural corridors used by wildlife and occasional travelers through one of the most protected wilderness areas in the United States, far from any established roads or permanent settlements.