2016 Map of Wiseman C-5 SE

About this map

Gates of the Arctic National Park encompasses this portion of the central Brooks Range, where the drainage of the John River serves as a primary geographic corridor. This 2016 survey highlights a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and numerous alpine watercourses. Several significant creeks flow through the high-altitude terrain, including Sheep Cr and Eagle Cr in the southern sections, while the northern reaches are fed by Tangleblue Cr and the variously spelled Mashooshalluk Cr and Machooshalluk Cr. The map illustrates the Public Land Survey System grid across T31N and T32N, providing a rare look at the precise township and range demarcations within this protected wilderness area. The lack of permanent structures or roads emphasizes the primitive character of the park's interior during the early twenty-first century.