2016 Map of Barrow A-2 SW

About this map

Beaufort Sea waters dominate this coastal landscape on the edge of the Arctic, where the marine environment meets a low-lying tundra characteristic of the North Slope. The map illustrates a complex network of coastal features, most notably the Kikiktak Islands and the aptly named Tiny Island situated within the southern waters. On the mainland, Reindeer Lake sits amidst a pattern of wetlands and ephemeral water bodies that define the geomorphology of this remote region. The eastern portion of the sheet opens into Dease Inlet, showing the transition from protected coastal inlets to the open sea. This 2016 survey provides a precise look at the shoreline before further modern changes, documenting the exact positions of these islands and coastal indentations during a period of shifting Arctic geography.