2020 Map of Ikpikpuk River B-5 SW

About this map

Kigalik River meanders across this northern landscape, its winding course defining the primary geographic character of the region. As part of a 2020 topographical study by the U.S. Geological Survey, the map documents the subtle elevation changes of the North Slope, where a network of seasonal drainages feeds into the main river channel. The area is organized by the Public Land Survey System grid, including the intersection of t1s r17w, t1s r16w, t2s r17w, and t2s r16w. This survey is a record of an untouched Arctic environment, focusing on the hydrology and natural topography before any significant modern infrastructure development, providing a baseline for researchers tracking permafrost and water patterns.