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2017 Map of Beechey Point B-5 NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Beechey Point B-5 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Simpson Lagoon dominates the northern edge of this North Slope landscape, where the land meets the Beaufort Sea in a complex network of thaw lakes and tundra. The terrain is defined by the wandering path of the Ugnuravik River, which cuts through the western portion of the quadrangle amidst an endless field of small, unnamed water bodies typical of the Arctic coastal plain.

A notable topographic feature is Jones Mound, standing out as a rare point of relief in an otherwise low-lying environment. Further inland, the presence of Microblade Lake hints at the area's geological and potentially archaeological character. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a region where the natural hydrology of the North Slope Borough remains the primary feature, largely untouched by permanent settlements or industrial infrastructure.