2020 Map of Ikpikpuk River C-1 NE

About this map

The low-lying Arctic tundra of Alaska's North Slope defines this landscape, where a dense network of thaw lakes and meandering watercourses dominate the terrain. Key Creek snakes through the northern reaches of the quadrangle, characterized by its complex, braided channels and adjacent wetland basins. The intricate drainage pattern, including Key Cr and the southernmost appearance of Judy Cr, illustrates the constant shifting of water across this permafrost-underlain environment. Free of any permanent settlements or roads as of this 2020 edition, the map serves as a high-resolution record of hydrologic features and Public Land Survey System boundaries, including the intersections of t5n r5w and t4n r5w. This area is a prime example of the dynamic geomorphology found within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, where seasonal changes and subterranean ice dictate the flow of every stream.