2016 Map of Ikpikpuk River A-1 NE

About this map

Colville River meanders across this Arctic landscape, creating a complex network of braids and islands that dominate the central terrain. The water's path is constrained to the south by the significant rise of Ninuluk Bluff, a prominent topographic feature that overlooks the river valley. Flowing from the south and cutting through the upland terrain, Ninuluk Creek joins the larger river system near the base of the bluffs. This 2016 survey provides a precise look at the hydrology of the North Slope, where the drainage patterns of these major waterways define the accessibility and character of the region. The map captures the shifting nature of these glacial and snowmelt-fed streams before they reach the higher latitudes of the Alaskan wilderness.