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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: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Kuparuk River delta and the marshy coast of the Beaufort Sea dominate this landscape, reflecting a pivotal era of industrial expansion on the North Slope. Mapped in the mid-1950s with later updates, the area shows the early infrastructure of the Oil Field, marked by numerous Drill Holes and isolated Oil Wells. The terrain is defined by its arctic hydrology, where the Ugnuravik River winds through a complex network of thaw lakes and coastal features like Simpson Lagoon.

Evidence of seasonal transport is clear from the extensive Winter Trail network, which provided access before the development of permanent routes like Milne Point Road and the Spine Road. Notable landmarks include several distinctive rises such as Jones Mound, Thetis Mound, and the curiously named Pingo Fox. Remote Cabins and a Landing Strip further highlight the specialized nature of settlement in this northern borough during the transition toward modern resource extraction.