2018 Map of Flaxman Island A-4 SE

About this map

Canning River and Staines River dominate this coastal tundra landscape on the North Slope. The area is defined by complex braiding and marshlands where the river systems interact with the Arctic environment. These intricate waterways create a shifting network of channels and wetlands that characterize the drainage patterns of the region. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the modern survey of the North Slope Borough, providing a detailed record of the shoreline and hydrology near the Arctic coast. The map highlights the vast, unpopulated terrain within Township 9 North, Range 24 East and neighboring sections, where the topography is shaped almost entirely by water flow and glacial deposits.