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1955 Map of Beechey Point A-2

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Beechey Point A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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The Sagavanirktok River Delta dominates this Arctic landscape, where the braided Main Channel of the Sagavanirktok River meets the waters of Foggy Island Bay. The terrain is characterized by numerous lakes and the presence of several Pingos, distinctive ice-cored mounds that rise from the coastal plain.

Industrial activity and early exploration are evident in the remote infrastructure scattered throughout the tundra. Multiple aviation points, such as the Coastal Landing Strip, Kadler Landing Strip, and Kad River Landing Strip, suggest the logistical importance of air transport in this roadless region. A network of Winter Trails provides seasonal transit routes across the permafrost, while an Oil Well and various drill holes mark the footprint of resource exploration near the Kadleroshilik River.