1985 Map of Ikpikpuk River C-5

About this map

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska dominates this 1985 landscape, reflecting a specialized era of Arctic resource management and land use within the North Slope Borough. The terrain is defined by the sinuous path of the Titaluk River, which meanders across the lower half of the quadrangle, creating a complex network of oxbows and wetland patterns typical of the region's low-relief drainage. To the northwest, the Oumalik River enters the frame, further illustrating the intricate water systems that dictate movement across this tundra environment. Human presence is sparse and functional, primarily indicated by a long Tractor Trail that cuts across the northern and central sections, marking the rugged overland routes necessary for exploration and transport in this remote Alaskan interior.