6419 - Norman Wells to Carcajou Ridge | Mackenzie River Navigation

Navigate the shifting waters of the Northwest Territories with the CHS Nautical Chart 6418. This official chart from the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) provides critical coverage of the Mackenzie River corridor, extending from the industrial hub of Norman Wells downstream to the prominent landmark of Carcajou Ridge.

Covering Kilometre 920 to Kilometre 980 of Canada’s longest river system, Chart 6419 is an indispensable resource for river pilots, barge operators, and northern expeditionists. The Mackenzie River is known for its dynamic nature; this chart provides the best available hydrographic data to manage the river's fast currents and identify safe deep-water channels amidst ever-changing siltation patterns. It is specifically designed to support the heavy commercial traffic that services the Sahtu Region and the Arctic coast.

Key Navigational Features:

• River Kilometer Marking: Precise tracking of the waterway from KM 920 to KM 980, essential for logbook accuracy and position reporting.

• Official Hydrography: Features specialized depth soundings, shoreline topography, and submerged hazard locations for this subarctic reach.

• Carcajou Ridge Detail: Includes bathymetry for the waters surrounding Carcajou Ridge, a significant navigational waypoint and geological feature.

• Aids to Navigation: Clearly identifies river beacons, buoys, and shore-based range markers used for visual navigation in narrow stretches.

• Professional Grade: Produced to meet the rigorous carriage requirements for commercial vessels and tug-and-barge operations in the Northwest Territories.

Essential for maintaining the supply chain to northern communities, Chart 6419 ensures that mariners have the reliable information needed to navigate the remote beauty of the Mackenzie Valley safely.