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1955 Map of Beechey Point B-5

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Beechey Point B-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Ugnuravik River meanders through an intricate coastal landscape on the edge of the Beaufort Sea in this 1955 topographic study. This arctic environment is characterized by a dense concentration of thaw lakes and ponds, interspersed with small topographic rises such as Thetis Mound and Jones Mound. The northern reach of the sheet includes the sheltered waters of Simpson Lagoon, separated from the open sea by a series of barrier islands.

Evidence of mid-century human activity is sparse, centered on a small Landing Field near the coast, likely supporting early arctic exploration or defense logistics. The absence of roads or established settlements emphasizes the seasonal and remote character of the North Slope during this era. Other localized high points like Maxie, Belt, and Wolf serve as key markers in an otherwise low-lying, water-dominated terrain.