2016 Map of Ikpikpuk River B-5 SW

About this map

The Kigalik River meanders across this high-latitude landscape, carving a subtle path through the North Slope's tundra. This 2016 survey illustrates the remote Arctic geography within the Public Land Survey System divisions of T1s R17w, T1s R16w, T2s R17w, and T2s R16w. The terrain is defined by low-relief drainage patterns typical of the region's permafrost-influenced hydrology, where small seasonal tributaries feed into the main river channel. Because the map lacks roads or permanent settlements, it highlights the untouched nature of the Alaskan wilderness before any modern infrastructure footprint arrived. This detailed topographic study is essential for understanding the natural drainage and land divisions in one of the most secluded sections of the borough.