2016 Map of Ikpikpuk River B-5 SE

About this map

Kigalik River meanders across this arctic landscape, defining the primary drainage pattern of this North Slope interior region. The topography is characterized by subtle elevation changes and an intricate network of wetlands, typical of the Alaskan tundra. This 2016 survey documents the vast, undeveloped expanse where the river system carves through the terrain across four distinct townships: t1s r16w, t1s r15w, t2s r16w, and t2s r15w. For researchers, the map provides a precise look at the hydrology of the Ikpikpuk basin, showing how the Kigalik feeds through the central and southeastern portions of the quadrangle before continuing its northern course. The absence of roads or permanent structures underscores the remote nature of this part of the North Slope Borough.