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2018 Map of Demarcation Point D-2 SE

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Demarcation Point D-2 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Beaufort Sea forms the northern horizon of this coastal survey, where the arctic landscape meets the salt water at the very edge of the Alaska North Slope Borough. The terrain is defined by a delicate coastal hydrology, featuring the winding delta of the Kongakut River as it reaches the sea. This interface between land and water is protected by the long, narrow barrier of Icy Reef, which creates a sheltered lagoon environment distinct from the open ocean.

Along the shoreline, Siku Point stands as a prominent coastal landmark amidst a vast network of wetlands and tundra ponds. The map illustrates the specialized Public Land Survey System divisions, including t6n r41e and t5n r41e, which organize this remote northern territory. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the isolation of this environment, where the landscape is shaped primarily by river drainage and arctic maritime forces.