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2020 Map of Barrow B-4 SW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Barrow B-4 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Utqiaġvik and Browerville represent the northernmost urban settlements in the United States, positioned along the edge of the Chukchi Sea. The landscape is a complex network of coastal lagoons and arctic tundra, where the Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport and the Utqiaġvik Courthouse serve as vital infrastructure for the North Slope Borough. Education and community life center around Ilisagvik College and local landmarks like Cape Smyth.

The hydrology of the region is particularly distinct, featuring a series of saltwater bodies including North Salt Lagoon, Middle Salt Lagoon, and South Salt Lagoon, which are separated from the open sea by narrow strips of land. To the east, the terrain transitions into the marshy flats of Central Marsh, characterized by unique water features such as Beaded Cr and Footprint Lake. The grid of the town is detailed with specific streets like Stevenson Street and Ahkovak Street, providing a clear record of recent arctic development.