2013 Map of Harrison Bay A-3 NE

About this map

Ublutuoch River meanders across this Arctic coastal plain in a complex pattern of serpentine bends and braids, illustrating the dynamic hydrology of the North Slope. The landscape is dominated by a dense concentration of thermokarst lakes and thaw ponds, which vary in size from small pools to expansive water bodies. These features are characteristic of the permafrost-underlain terrain near Harrison Bay, where seasonal cycles significantly reshape the surface drainage. The absence of roads or permanent structures on this 2013 survey emphasizes the wilderness character of the region, where the primary geographical markers are the water bodies and the invisible lines of the Public Land Survey System, including the boundary between Township 10 North and Township 9 North.