2016 Map of Harrison Bay B-2 SW

About this map

Alpine stands as the primary hub of activity in this northern expanse of the Colville River delta during the mid-2010s. The landscape is defined by the shifting waterways of the Nechelik Channel and Sakoonang Channel, which branch through a vast network of wetlands and tundra toward Harrison Bay. The infrastructure of the Alpine Airstrip underscores the reliance on aerial transport for this isolated North Slope settlement, where roads are largely absent and travel is dictated by the seasons and the water. To the west and south, the terrain is dotted with bodies of water such as Nanuk Lake and the aptly named Oil Lake, reflecting the region's geological and industrial significance. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns and land divisions of Townships 10 North through 12 North, capturing the interface between the delta's hydraulic complexity and the human presence at the edge of the Beaufort Sea.