2023 Map of Demarcation Point C-5 NW

About this map

The Okpilak River and Hulahula River dominate this remote northern landscape, where braided water systems cut through the vast expanse of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is defined by its pristine hydraulic patterns, showing the natural migration of river channels across the coastal plain. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Mollie Beattie Wilderness protects a significant reach of the Okpiruak Creek drainage. This 2023 survey illustrates the intersection of these major glacial-fed waterways in an area devoid of roads or permanent settlements, preserving a snapshot of the North Slope's environment in its most wild state. The mapping of township boundaries like t5n r33e and t4n r34e provides a structural framework for understanding the vast scale of this protected wilderness.