2016 Map of Barrow A-3 SE

About this map

Reindeer Lake dominates the upper-right portion of this 2016 coastal survey, illustrating the water-saturated landscape of Alaska's North Slope. The area is defined by the expansive wetlands and thermokarst lakes characteristic of the Arctic coastal plain, where water bodies often outnumber dry land. To the southeast, the map reaches the coastal interface at Admiralty Bay and Dease Inlet, where the flat tundra meets the Beaufort Sea's tidal influence. This map provides a detailed view of the township and range divisions, including t21n r15w and t20n r15w, which grid this otherwise uninhabited stretch of wilderness. The intricate network of smaller, unnamed ponds and streams reflects the complex hydrology of the region, where the permafrost prevents deep drainage and creates a mosaic of seasonal and permanent water features.