| Image explanation | Extensive areas of high elevation, sparsely vegetated habitats are present in the Keele Range of LMU #5. |
| Land Status | Yukon public land and two VGFN S-sites (S-17A and S-19A) |
| Biophysical Setting | |
| Setting | Remote, rugged mountainous unit with some of the highest elevations in the region. |
| Ecoregions | North Ogilvie Mountains. |
| Bioclimate Zones | Taiga Wooded, Taiga Shrub, and Alpine. |
| Habitat Types | Extensive areas of high-elevation sparsely vegetated rock, herb, and shrub; lower elevation valleys contain coniferous forest and shrub; some wetland and limited riparian. |
| Watersheds | Porcupine River (Bluefish River) and Yukon River (Salmon Fork River). |
| Ecological Resources | |
| Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats | |
| Porcupine Caribou | Caribou concentrated use in eastern portion of unit during three seasons – spring migration, fall migration, and winter. |
| Moose | Significant habitats in all seasons. High-quality habitat in Bluefish River, Bluefish Lake, and Salmon Fork River corridors. |
| Marten | Moderate – high quality winter habitat in forested valleys and mountain slopes. |
| Sheep | Sheep population (unconfirmed) near Mount Rover. |
| Fish | Potential over-wintering habitat in middle Bluefish River. |
| Other Species | Significant furbearer habitat in northern portion of unit. |
| Wetlands and Lakes | Bluefish and Salmon Fork river corridors contain wetlands. Bluefish and Useful lakes are present. |
| Riparian Areas | Bluefish and Salmon Fork river valleys. |
| Major River Corridors | None. |
| Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources | |
| VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites | No identified VGFN heritage routes or sites. |
| Other Heritage and Historic Resources | High cultural values at Useful Lake, Bluefish Lake, and Nest Mountain. One documented archaeological site near Bluefish Lake. Potential for caves to be present. |
| Current Community Use Areas | Bluefish and Useful lakes, and several winter trails. |
| Economic Development | |
| Transportation and Access | No existing transportation infrastructure. |
| Traditional Economy | Winter trapping and subsistence harvesting. |
| Tourism and Recreation | Low interests and activity. |
| Oil and Gas Resources | Very low potential. |
| Mineral Resources | High potential. |
| Aggregate (Gravel) Resources | No identified resources; river gravels or crushed rock offer potential sources. |
| Special Management Considerations | |
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