2020 Map of Ikpikpuk River A-4 SW

About this map

The Colville River dominates this portion of Alaska’s North Slope, carving a wide, braided path through the Arctic coastal plain. This 2020 topographic record shows the river’s intricate network of secondary channels and sandbars as they appeared at the start of the decade. The landscape is characterized by a stark absence of human settlement, emphasizing the remote nature of the region. Surveying data reveals a complex system of contours that define the low-lying drainage basins and subtle elevations north of the river. The map also delineates historical land management boundaries, including t4s r14w, t4s r13w, t5s r15w, and t5s r14w, which provide essential reference points for land researchers and surveyors in this largely featureless terrain.