2020 Map of Ikpikpuk River C-5 SW

About this map

Titaluk River meanders through the southern half of this Arctic landscape, creating a complex series of oxbows and loops as it flows across the North Slope. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of contour lines that reveal the subtle rises and depressions of the tundra, showing the drainage patterns of the Colville Basin. This 2020 survey documents the vast, uninhabited stretches of the Petroleum Reserve before any significant surface infrastructure, providing a baseline for researchers tracking the movement of water and permafrost features. The map is organized by the Public Land Survey System grids of t3n r17w, t2n r17w, and t2n r16w, which help orient researchers within this expansive wilderness where few permanent landmarks exist.