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1970 Map of Beechey Point A-2 NE, 1971 Print
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1970 Map of Beechey Point A-2 NE

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Foggy Island Bay dominates the northern reaches of this 1970 orthophotomap, where the Arctic waters meet a complex network of coastal wetlands and braided river channels. The Sagavanirktok River delta is a primary feature, its multiple distributaries carving through the landscape near Foggy Island. This specialized map combines traditional topographic contour lines with aerial imagery, providing a rare look at the surface conditions of the North Slope just as industrial interest in the region was intensifying. A solitary Winter Trail cuts across the frozen terrain in the northwest, indicating the seasonal nature of transport in this environment. The presence of the Elude label among the numerous unnamed lakes and ponds underscores the remote and challenging navigation of this coastal plain, where land and water merge into an intricate mosaic of thaw lakes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.2 x 29.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain