2013 Map of Harrison Bay B-5 SE

About this map

Kalikpik River meanders across this low-lying Arctic coastal plain in the North Slope Borough, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of thermokarst lakes and intricate waterways. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the complex hydrography typical of the region, showing how the river course interacts with countless unnamed ponds and wetlands. The absence of roads or permanent structures reflects the immense isolation of this northern environment, situated within the Public Land Survey System designations of Townships 11 and 12 North and Ranges 2 and 3 West. Geologists and researchers can study the subtle contour changes and drainage patterns that characterize this permafrost-underlain terrain.