2013 Map of Harrison Bay A-4 NW

About this map

Fish Creek and Judy Creek wind through this section of the Arctic coastal plain, forming a complex network of meandering channels and oxbow lakes characteristic of the North Slope's drainage patterns. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by thermokarst lakes and thaw ponds, where the hydrological transition between Townships 9 and 10 North reveals the intricate shifting of water across the permafrost. The absence of roads or permanent structures underscores the remote nature of this wilderness, primarily defined by the seasonal flow of these major waterways toward Harrison Bay. For those studying Arctic geography or environmental changes, the detailed hydrography provided by the U. S. Geological Survey offers a precise baseline of the shoreline and waterway configurations in the early 21st century.