2017 Map of Harrison Bay C-2 SW

About this map

Harrison Bay and the cold expanse of the Beaufort Sea dominate this coastal survey of the Alaska North Slope Borough. The map illustrates a largely maritime environment where the Arctic shoreline meets the sea, defined by the administrative boundaries of the North Slope Borough. This region is a vital part of the Arctic coastal plain, characterized by its isolation and the seasonal movement of sea ice. The southern portion of the sheet provides a rare look at the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid as it extends into these northern reaches, specifically noting townships t13n r6e and t13n r7e. These designations offer a structured view of a landscape otherwise defined by shifting shorelines and the vast, open waters of the Beaufort Sea.