Kobuk valley national park map kobuk valley national. Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park. The remote, almost untouched kobuk valley national park lies in northwestern alaska, 25 miles north of the arctic circle. Kobuk valley np klondike gold rush nhp sitka nhp alagnak wr alaska y u k o n r i v e r fairbanks juneau anchorage pacific ocean gulf of alaska bering sea 0 0 400200 miles 200 kilometers 400 abbreviations for national park system areas ihs international historic site nb national battlefield nbp national battlefield park nbs national battlefield. These maps show all of kobuk valley national park as well as noatak national preserve and the park s locations in relation to the surrounding parks in alaska. Klondike gold rush national historical park skagway map 1999 65k pdf format kobuk valley national park park map 1mb kobuk valley national park location map 26kb noatak national preserve park map 1mb noatak national preserve location map 26kb wrangellst. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out.
The kobuk river cuts through the middle of the park and spreads for 61 miles across the area. This is the kobuk valley map from the official national park brochure, showing the park s layout and all of noatak national preserve. It is remote and wild, so there are no roads, entrance gates or campgrounds. The park s landscape consists of the baird and waring mountain ranges and contains a 25mile stretch of sand dunes famous for the biannual crossing of 250,000 caribou twice a year. Kobuk is located on the bank of the kobuk river, 10 km 6. Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area. The last visitor count recorded by the park service was 16,875 souls in 2014. Half a million caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The kobuk river basin is located just north of the arctic circle and has a continental climate. If youre looking for a saguaro map, youve come to the right place. National park trust partnered with the trust for public land and national park foundation in 1993 to help purchase the historic home of jacob chamberlain, a participant in the 1848 first womens rights convention in seneca falls, and a signer of the declaration of sentiments at that convention.
Official nps map of kobuk valley national park in alaska. Hydrologic data and a proposed waterquality monitoring. It is bordered to the north by noatak national preserve. The national park service is turning 100 years old.
For locations of the detailed ecological units, see the arcinfo coverage that accompanies this report. The ruggedly beautiful and extremely remote kobuk valley national park is located in northwestern alaska, 25 miles north of the arctic circle. State of the park report iii kobuk valley national park. I agonized for a long time over how to visit both kobuk valley and gates of the arctic national parks. Click the image to view a full size jpg 85 kb or download the pdf 650 kb muir woods trail maps. The north west arctic caribou herd migration starts in late august and continues into october. The park was first proclaimed a national monument in 1978, then established as a national park and preserve in 1980 by the alaska national interest lands conservation act. Gates of the arctic national park and preserve, kobuk valley national park, and noatak national preserve are contiguous stretching from the central brooks range westward. They are above the arctic circle in northern alaska and are arguably the two most remote national parks in the nps. After i completed the 50 state highpoints on denali in 2003, i pursued park pointing as a followup goal, and ive visited 51 through august 2008. The bush village of kotzebue, gateway to kobuk valley 8029761188. Location and extent of the kobuk river basin, gates of the arctic national park and preserve. State of the park report kova national park service.
Cooperative stewardship for the conservation and understanding of natural and cultural resources in northwest alaska. Kobuk valley national park preserves the environmental integrity and interprets the ecosystems of the kobuk river watershed. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Kobuk valley national park the greatest american road trip. The unpublished digital geologic map of kobuk valley national park and vicinity, alaska is composed of gis data layers and gis tables in a 10. Click the image to view a full size jpg 900 kb or download the pdf 4. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Visitors can enjoy the park any time by backpacking, boating, or flightseeing. It is part of a vast region of national parks, monuments, and preserves located north of the arctic circle that stretches for hundreds of miles from west to east. Gates of the arctic is the largest park in the group and encompasses a large portion of the central brooks range. Kobuk valley national park boasts sand dunes over 100 feet high, making it one of the best sandboarding destinations in alaska.
Brabets waterresources investigations report 014141 prepared in cooperation with the national park service anchorage, alaska. The park occupies a broad valley in which the kobuk river is surrounded by the baird and waring mountain ranges. Kobuk valley protects the central valley of the kobuk river. Visit the official find your park website for more videos and ideas for your video postcards. The park is bordered by the baird mountains to the north and the 25square mile great kobuk sand dunes to the south. Photos from one of americas leastvisited parks travel. Kobuk valley national park is best suited for the adventurous, with its kayaking, canoeing, backcountry hiking, and. Kobuk valley national park visitor information howstuffworks.
As illustrated in the maps on this website, the state of alaska is one of the worlds most scenically and geologically diverse regions. Unpublished digital geologic map of kobuk valley national. The sand came from rock pulverized by retreating ice many thousands of years ago. We do day trips and camping in kobuk valley national park, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking. Thank you for your interest in kobuk valley national park. The kobuk river is an ancient and current path for people and wildlife. This is the official muir woods map from the brochure, showing the trails from the visitor center to the cathedral grove and bohemian grove. The maps here include a campground map, as well as the main map and inset map that come on the park brochure. For the most up to date information on current events, ranger lead programs, and park. Kobuk valley national park is home to 162 bird species, including the tundra. Page 10 april, 2010 kobuk valley national park cultural resources significance statement kobuk valley national park preserves, studies and interprets, in cooperation w ith alaska natives, evidence reflecting a continuum of cultural use and adaptation within arcticinterior alaska, spanning thousands of. A simplified map of subsections in kobuk valley national park is given in fig. The park was designated in 1980 by the alaska national interest lands conservation act to preserve the 100 ft 30 m high great kobuk sand dunes and the surrounding area which includes caribou migration routes. Lyr files for each gis data layer, an ancillary map information.
To celebrate our centennial, kobuk valley national park invites you to create a video postcard about your experience in the park. Kobuk valley national park national park, alaska, united. It was designated as a national park in 1980 by the alaska national interest lands conservation act. The park is bisected by the kobuk river, a gradual flow that spreads for 61 miles across the landscape. Sand created by the grinding action of ancient glaciers has been carried to the kobuk valley by both wind and water. Kobuk valley national park preserves, studies and interprets, in cooperation with alaska natives, evidence reflecting a continuum of cultural use and adaptation within arcticinterior alaska, spanning of thousands. On this page youll find a mix of trail maps for specific areas of the park as well as some full park maps that cover everything. Media in category kobuk valley national park the following 74 files are in this category, out of 74 total. According to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 16. Kobuk valley was established as a national monument by presidential proclamation in 1978 and redesignated a national park by the alaska national interest lands conservation act anilca in 1980.
Kobuk valley national park topo map in northwest arctic. Media in category maps of kobuk valley national park the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Welcome to the kobuk valley national park information page. Save your favorite travel ideas and see them on a map. Page 10 april, 2010 kobuk valley national park cultural resources significance statement kobuk valley national park preserves, studies and interprets, in cooperation w ith alaska natives, evidence reflecting a continuum of cultural use and adaptation within arcticinterior alaska, spanning thousands of years. Kobuk valley national park is an american national park in the arctic region of northwestern alaska, located about 25 miles 40 km north of the arctic circle. Department of the interior national park service natural resource stewardship and science directorate geologic resources division. Executive summary the mission of the national park service is to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of national parks for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
A geological oddity, sand dunes cover a large expanse of alaskas kobuk valley national park. Nps geodiversity atlaskobuk valley national park, alaska. Check out the sandboarding article, video and images at discoverys fearless planet to learn more. Or use the menu above to navigate to the park of your choice. There are no roads, no trails, no facilities, and no rangers at alaskas kobuk valley national park, one of the leastvisited national parks in america.
National park, the elevations in the descriptions below are for the portion of the that falls within the park boundaries only. Kobuk valley national park is americas least visited national park. You can also browse the bestselling alaska maps and guidebooks on amazon. Getting to the park means flying on a series of airplanes. Lake clark national park and preserve is an american national park in southwest alaska, about 100 miles 160 km southwest of anchorage. If youre looking for a pinnacles map, youve come to the right place. A day trip to onion portage during the migration is one of the best chances in. Get price alerts and deals so you can travel your way. It is perhaps best known for its most iconic attraction, the great kobuk sand dunes, a unique geological attraction formed. Muir woods is a relatively small park, and if youre doing just a short hike around the redwoods, the free maps.
Located in the remote northwest region of alaska, kobuk valley national park is a 1. Because of its truly remote landscape, the national park service doesnt staff rangers in the park, and without entrance gate monitoring and staff, tracking visitation isnt really viable. Data courtesy of digital globe, spotairbus, usda, alaska. Kobuk valley national park, large wilderness area in northwestern alaska, u. The summers are short and warm, while winters are long and cold.
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