2020 Map of Ikpikpuk River B-3 SW

About this map

Ikpikpuk River and its intricate network of tributaries define this reach of the North Slope, where the drainage systems of the Kigalik River and Maybe Creek carve through the Arctic tundra. The landscape is characterized by its high-latitude hydrography, featuring the meandering paths of September Cr and Key Cr as they navigate the subtle shifts in elevation. Rising above the surrounding river basins, Howard Hill serves as a singular topographic landmark in an otherwise water-dominant environment. This 2020 survey provides a modern record of these remote waterways and their shifting courses, which remain central to the region's geography. The map also delineates the formal surveying framework of the Public Land Survey System, including the boundaries of t1s r12w and t1s r11w, documenting how this vast wilderness is structured for administrative and conservation purposes.