2016 Map of Harrison Bay D-4 SW

About this map

Cape Halkett marks a prominent point along the northern edge of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial marshes of the Arctic slope meet the frigid waters of the Beaufort Sea. This specific environment is defined by an intricate network of thaw lakes and coastal wetlands, characteristic of the Alaska North Slope Borough geography. To the south, the shoreline gives way to the protected waters of Harrison Bay. The map provides a detailed view of the transitional zone between the permafrost-rich land and the sea, documenting the natural shoreline configuration and topographical boundaries of the North Slope during the early 21st century.