2017 Map of Harrison Bay A-1 SW

About this map

Kachemach River meanders across this Arctic coastal plain in the North Slope Borough, its channel defining the primary drainage for this vast wetland landscape. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of seasonal thaw lakes and marshes, typical of the permafrost-underlain regions of Northern Alaska. Surveyed under the Public Land Survey System, the map detail encompasses portions of t9n r6e, t9n r7e, t8n r6e, and t8n r7e. While devoid of permanent human settlements or structures, the map provides an exacting record of the hydrology and topography near Harrison Bay during the early 21st century, showing the intricate relationship between the river’s path and the surrounding wetlands.