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1962 Map of Beechey Point B-4
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1962 Map of Beechey Point B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Beechey Point stands as a lonely outpost on the Arctic coast, appearing here just years before the discovery of oil transformed the North Slope. This 1962 edition, prepared by the Army Map Service, captures the raw geography of the Beaufort Sea coastline before industrialization. A solitary Warehouse is the only inland landmark of note amidst an intricate system of thaw lakes and coastal wetlands. To the east, the Kuparuk River Delta spills into the sea, while a chain of barrier features including Cottle Island, Long Island, and the Return Islands shelter Simpson Lagoon and Gwyder Bay. The map's hydrographic data, compiled from earlier USC&GS charts, provides a detailed record of water depths and coastal morphology in this remote region during the early Cold War era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:50,000
Physical Dimensions21.73 x 28.68 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain