1985 Map of Ikpikpuk River C-1

About this map

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska dominates this landscape on the North Slope, documented here during the mid-1980s. The map illustrates a complex network of thermokarst lakes and meandering waterways, including the Koluktak Lakes and Wolf Creek to the north, and Square Lake central to the quadrangle. Human activity is evidenced by the industrial infrastructure of the era, such as a localized Drill Hole and an associated Landing Strip. These features, connected by a Tractor Trail, reflect the specialized logistics required for energy exploration in the Arctic. The hydrological patterns are particularly detailed, showing the seasonal flow of Key Creek and its West Branch Key Creek as they drain toward the eastern reaches of Judy Creek.