2016 Map of Ikpikpuk River A-1 SW

About this map

Colville River defines the northern reaches of this Arctic landscape, winding through a series of wide river bars and braided channels that characterize the North Slope’s drainage patterns. To the east, the elevation climbs steadily toward Siksikpak Ridge, a prominent topographic feature that overlooks the low-lying wetlands and tundra. The geography here is marked by the expansive Public Land Survey System grids of t4s r7w, t4s r6w, t5s r7w, and t5s r6w, which partition the uninhabited terrain. This 2016 survey provides a clear look at the relationship between the major river systems and the high ridges that separate the primary watersheds in this portion of the Alaska-North Slope Borough.