2016 Map of Harrison Bay B-3 NW

About this map

Harrison Bay dominates the northern half of this coastal survey, where the Beaufort Sea meets the low-lying wetlands of the Arctic coastal plain. The landscape is a complex mosaic of thaw lakes and intricate shoreline features, reflecting the dynamic hydrography of the North Slope Borough. While primarily comprised of open water and saturated marshland, the map provides a precise view of the Alaska coastline before the continued effects of modern erosion. The transition from the marine environment of the bay to the inland terrestrial network is documented through the Public Land Survey System, including t13n r1e and t12n r2e, offering a structural baseline for this remote northern geography.