The Beaufort Sea coast of the North Slope defines this landscape where the tundra meets the Arctic Ocean. The drainage network is characterized by the convergence of the Okpilak River and the Hulahula River as they flow into the delta region, creating a complex environment of wetlands and shifting channels. This coastal stretch is further shaped by Katakturuk Cr and Natararok Cr, which navigate the low-lying terrain before reaching the sea. Just offshore, Arey Island serves as a distinct barrier feature along the northern edge of the mainland. The area's geography is fundamentally tied to these seasonal waterways, which dictate the character of the shore and the surrounding plains in this remote section of the Alaskan Arctic.
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1951 · Barter Island
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Demarcation Point
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Mt. Michelson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Flaxman Island
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Demarcation Point
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Flaxman Island A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Barter Island A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Mount Michelson D-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Demarcation Point D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1956 · Mt. Michelson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000