2020 Map of Barrow A-2 NE

About this map

Beaufort Sea waters dominate the northern reaches of this coastal survey, where the Arctic shoreline meets the intricate inlets of the North Slope. The landscape is defined by the narrow, shifting landforms of Igalik Island and Kulgurak Island, which act as barriers between the open sea and the more protected waters of Admiralty Bay to the south. This environment reflects the dynamic nature of the Alaskan coast, where sandbars and small islands are subject to constant reconfiguration by ice and tide. Surveyed in the early 21st century, the map documents the Public Land Survey System grids for t22n r13w, t21n r13w, and t21n r12w, providing a precise reference for this remote maritime geography. The lack of inland settlements highlights the isolation of this region, primarily valued for its ecological significance and proximity to Arctic shipping lanes.