2023 Map of Demarcation Point D-3 SW

About this map

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge defines this northern landscape, where the braided channels of the Sikrelurak River meander across the tundra. This 2023 survey illustrates a vast, unpopulated terrain within the North Slope, revealing the intricate hydrological patterns of the coastal plain. In the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, the Kongakut River enters the frame, marking a transition into the Mollie Beattie Wilderness. The map provides an essential record of this protected wilderness area as it existed in the early 21st century, showing the absence of permanent human infrastructure and the dominance of natural watercourses. Public Land Survey System boundaries like t6n r38e and t5n r38e provide the only structural grid over this preserved environment.