2017 Map of Harrison Bay B-1 SW

About this map

Pikonik Mound rises above the low-lying wetlands and thaw lakes of the Arctic coastal plain, providing a rare topographical landmark in this portion of the North Slope. This landscape is defined by its complex network of slow-moving water and seasonal drainage, where the Colville River flows across the northern edge and the Miluveach River winds through the central territory. In the southern reach, the Kachemach River marks a distinct drainage basin. The survey illustrates the characteristic polygonal ground and hundreds of small, unnamed ponds that dominate the tundra between these major river systems, highlighting a region where seasonal ice and permafrost dictate the geography.