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1962 Map of Barrow A-4
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1962 Map of Barrow A-4

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Naval Petroleum Reserve No 4 dominates this 1962 landscape of the North Slope, revealing a territory defined by remote industrial exploration and a complex hydrology of thaw lakes. The terrain is characterized by large, elongated water bodies such as Ikroavik Lake, Lake Sungovoak, and Sikulik Lake, which are interconnected by seasonal drainages like Aluik Creek. Grounded in the early Cold War era of resource scouting, the map highlights localized energy infrastructure including the Gas well No 3 (abandoned). Transportation across this marshy tundra was limited to a sparse network of Tractor Trails, reflecting the specialized machinery required to navigate the soft ground and deposits of Mud during the short summer months or the frozen winter cycle.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:50,000
Physical Dimensions22.24 x 28.76 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain