1955 Map of Beechey Point B-2

About this map

The Sagavanirktok River Delta dominates this mid-century coastal survey, revealing a complex network of braided channels where the Sagavanirktok (Main Channel) River meets the Beaufort Sea. This 1955 environment is documented just as early industrial exploration began to touch the North Slope, marked by early features like Sag Delta No 1 and several scattered Drill Hole locations across the wetlands and coastal islands. The landscape is a mix of transient landforms and established landmarks, from the shifting shoals of Dinkum Sands to more permanent features like Howe Island and Anxiety Point. Small Cabins represent the few signs of human habitation in this subarctic maritime environment, providing essential context for researchers of Arctic geography and the pre-development era of the Prudhoe Bay region. The map also traces the vast shoreline of Foggy Island Bay, anchoring locations such as Point Brower and Foggy Island within the larger coastal ecosystem.