2015 Map of Ikpikpuk River D-1 SE

About this map

Fish Creek flows through the northern reaches of this Arctic landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of thaw lakes and thermokarst depressions. This 2015 USGS survey documents a portion of the Alaskan North Slope, revealing a complex hydrological pattern where Key Creek meanders through the western and central sectors. The lack of roads or established settlements highlights the remoteness of the region, emphasizing the natural state of the tundra ecosystem as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map serves as a detailed record of the shifting water bodies and minor drainages within the townships of t6n r6w and t5n r5w, providing essential data for studying Arctic geomorphology and environmental changes in this sensitive permafrost environment.