2015 Map of Ikpikpuk River D-1 NE

About this map

Inigok Airport stands as the primary human landmark in this section of the North Slope, situated near the northern edge of the survey area. This remote landscape is defined by an intricate network of thermokarst lakes and the meandering path of Fish Cr, which threads through the permafrost-laden terrain. The map meticulously documents the hydrological patterns of the Alaskan tundra, where the myriad water bodies are separated by subtle topographic rises that rarely exceed fifty feet in elevation. While the region lacks permanent settlements, the inclusion of the airstrip highlights the critical role of aviation in accessing this arctic environment for scientific research and resource management. The structural grid of the Public Land Survey System, including townships such as t8n r5w and t7n r6w, provides the only administrative framework over this vast, unpopulated stretch of the borough.