1970 Map of Beechey Point A-2 NW

About this map

The braided channels of the Sagavanirktok River dominate this 1970 orthophotomap, showing the raw industrial expansion on Alaska's North Slope during the early years of oil exploration. This specific quadrangle captures the emerging infrastructure of the Prudhoe Bay era, characterized by isolated drilling sites and support facilities linked by seasonal transportation routes. Notable industrial markers include Kadler State No 1 and Delta State No 1, which represent the early push into the Arctic frontier. The reliance on aviation and seasonal ground transport is evident through the inclusion of the Coastal Landing Strip, Kadler Landing Strip, and a long Winter Trail. This map serves as a primary record of the landscape before more permanent roads and modern developments reshaped the region's coastal plain.