2016 Map of Ikpikpuk River A-5 SW

About this map

Awuna River meanders across the southern landscape of this North Slope quadrangle, following a path that shifts between low-lying wetland basins and rising elevation. This 2016 topographical study reflects the vast, undeveloped character of the Alaska interior, where the land is defined more by its hydrography and public land survey system than by human settlement. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain within sections of t4s r17w, t4s r16w, t5s r17w, and t5s r16w, showing the subtle shifts in relief and the intricate drainage patterns that feed into the larger river system. This is a region primarily governed by natural cycles, where the absence of roads and named towns highlights the isolation of this portion of the borough.