Old Maps of Atqasuk, Alaska for Metal Detecting

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Atqasuk, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Meade River
    1951 Map of Meade River
    1951 Meade River
    1951 Print · USGS
    The North Slope coast and interior river systems are captured here in the early fifties during an era of intensified arctic exploration. You can locate the small settlement of Atkasuk, a nearby Coal Mine, and various Cabins along the banks of the Meade River.

  2. 1955 Map of Meade River, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Meade River, 1966 Print
    1955 Meade River
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coastline of Alaska's North Slope appears in the mid-1950s as a frontier of petroleum exploration and seasonal transit. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail past Niklavik to Meade Test Well No 1 within the sprawling Naval Petroleum Reserve No 4.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Meade River B-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Meade River B-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Meade River B-3
    1967 Print · USGS
    The North Slope landscape in the mid-1950s reveals a network of arctic waterways and isolated outposts within the Naval Petroleum Reserve. Researchers can trace the layout of Atkasuk (Aban'd) and its river-side Mine, or locate remote landmarks like the Cabin and Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Meade River C-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Meade River C-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Meade River C-3
    1967 Print · USGS
    The arctic North Slope appears in the mid-fifties as a maze of thaw lakes and winding rivers used for seasonal travel. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail past remote sites like Sod Hut (Ruins), a Cabin, and a Gas Seep.

  5. 2013 Map of Meade River C-3 SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Meade River C-3 SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Meade River C-3 SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Atqasuk, including North Slope, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Meade River B-3 NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Meade River B-3 NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Meade River B-3 NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Atqasuk, including North Slope, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Meade River B-3 NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Meade River B-3 NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Meade River B-3 NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Atqasuk, including North Slope, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Meade River C-3 SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Meade River C-3 SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Meade River C-3 SW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Atqasuk, including North Slope, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Meade River B-3 NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Meade River B-3 NW, 2020 Print
    2020 Meade River B-3 NW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The North Slope of Alaska is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by water and permafrost. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Nigisaktuvik River or locate the shoreline of Ikmakrak Lake.

  10. 2020 Map of Meade River B-3 NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Meade River B-3 NE, 2020 Print
    2020 Meade River B-3 NE
    2020 Print · USGS
    The village of Atqasuk stands along the Meade River in this 2020 topographic study of the North Slope. Researchers can trace the local street plan and the logistics of the Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport and Ikmakrak Lake.

  11. 2020 Map of Meade River C-3 SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Meade River C-3 SW, 2020 Print
    2020 Meade River C-3 SW
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Arctic tundra of the North Slope appears in 2020 as a complex network of thaw lakes and winding waterways. Researchers can trace the meandering paths of the Meade River, Nigisaktuvik River, and Kucheak Cr through this remote wetland landscape.

  12. 2020 Map of Meade River C-3 SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Meade River C-3 SE, 2020 Print
    2020 Meade River C-3 SE
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Arctic tundra surrounding the village of Atqasuk comes into focus in this recent survey of the North Slope. Researchers can trace the junction of the Meade River and Usuktuk River, identifying the traditional waterways that define this remote landscape.

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