2016 Map of Ikpikpuk River A-3 SE

About this map

Colville River dominates this Arctic landscape as it meanders through the North Slope Borough, carving a wide valley across the northern reaches of the state. The river's path is marked by distinctive hydrological features like Kakvuiyat Bend, where the watercourse makes a sharp turn amidst a network of braided channels and sandbars. To the north, the terrain rises toward Angoyakvik Pass, illustrating the significant elevation changes that define the drainage basins of this remote wilderness. The map also captures the confluence and course of Aupuk Cr, a tributary that feeds into the main river system. This 2016 survey reflects the modern topographical state of these waterways, providing a precise record of the shoreline and elevation contours before the natural shifts of the Arctic tundra further alter the course of these northern streams.