2017 Map of Harrison Bay C-1 SE

About this map

Beaufort Sea coastal waters define the northern reaches of this North Slope survey, where the icy maritime landscape of northern Alaska meets the barrier islands of the Arctic. The map captures a transitional zone of the maritime environment, featuring the Jones Islands and Thetis Island as they sit positioned between the open sea and the more protected waters of Harrison Bay. This specific location illustrates the complex hydrography of the Alaskan coast, where sandbars and low-lying islands serve as the primary landmarks in an otherwise fluid seascape. The absence of terrestrial roads or established settlements emphasizes the remote character of this region within the Alaska North Slope Borough, focusing purely on the intersection of Arctic oceanography and the coastal islands that shield the bay.