2018 Map of Demarcation Point D-5 SW

About this map

The Okpilak River and the Akutoktak River define this stretch of the North Slope, flowing northward through a landscape of intricate wetland patterns and braided stream channels. This survey, compiled from imagery and elevation data from the early 21st century, illustrates the complex hydrography of the Alaskan Arctic coastal plain. The absence of roads or permanent structures within the boundaries of t6n r33e and t5n r34e highlights the extreme isolation of this terrain. For researchers, the map provides a precise record of river migration and drainage networks prior to significant environmental shifts, documenting a wilderness shaped entirely by natural forces and seasonal cycles.