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1955 Map of Beechey Point A-3, 1969 Print
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1955 Map of Beechey Point A-3

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The braided waters of the Sagavanirktok River dominate this 1955 topographic survey of the Alaskan North Slope. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of multi-channel river systems and a dense concentration of thaw lakes across the coastal plain. In the southeastern portion of the sheet, the Sagavanirktok River (Main Channel) is clearly delineated from the surrounding maze of gravel bars and smaller distributaries, providing a snapshot of the Arctic hydraulic system before significant industrial development altered the region. To the northwest, the Putuligayuk River winds through the tundra, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns typical of this permafrost-rich environment. This survey, mapped by the Army Map Service and published by the Geological Survey, captures the raw geography of a region that would soon become central to the state's energy history.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain