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2020 Map of Howard Pass B-3 NE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Howard Pass B-3 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Ipnavik River corridor defines this portion of the North Slope, where the drainage systems of the Arctic interior carve through high-elevation terrain. In this remote landscape, Bupto Cr flows across the northern sections, while the drainage of Memorial Creek and its tributary Memorial Cr dominate the central and southern reaches. The map's contouring reveals a complex topography of ridges and valleys that dictate the seasonal flow of these northern waters.

Downstream toward the southeast, Friendly Cr enters the frame, marking another link in the regional hydrologic network. The absence of roads or established settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the North Slope during this era, making the named watercourses the primary landmarks for navigation and land use study. The geographic layout highlights the intricate relationship between the elevated divides and the braided stream patterns typical of the Alaskan tundra.