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1960 Map of Beechey Point

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Beechey Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Prudhoe Bay and the industrial activity of the North Slope Borough define this coastal Arctic landscape during a period of significant resource development. The map details the emergence of infrastructure centered around the Oil Field and the support hub at Deadhorse, connected by the vital Spine Road. This industrial corridor contrasts with the ancient water systems of the Kuparuk River and the braided Sagavanirktok River (Main Channel) that flow north into the Beaufort Sea.

Coastal geography is intricately mapped, featuring the protective barrier of the Jones Islands, Return Islands, and McClure Islands. Historical points of interest like the settlement at Beechey Point and remote camps at Bertoncini and Bodfish appear alongside the modern Prudhoe Bay Airport. The survey also documents offshore maritime hazards including Stamukhi Shoal and Loon Shoal within Stefansson Sound.