2013 Map of Harrison Bay B-5 NE

About this map

The Alaskan North Slope at the beginning of the 2010s reveals an intricate, water-saturated landscape defined by the Public Land Survey System boundaries of T 13 N, T 12 N, R 3 W, and R 2 W. This area is characterized by an extensive network of thaw lakes and ponds, a common geomorphological pattern in the permafrost-affected tundra. The topography is exceptionally level, with the 10-foot contour intervals indicating minimal elevation changes across the many square miles of marsh and water. This map captures the region’s undisturbed state, showing no permanent settlements, roads, or named geographic landmarks outside of the township and range grid lines. It is a pure representation of the Arctic coastal plain’s hydrology and physical geography prior to any documented industrial or infrastructural development in this specific quadrant.