2015 Map of Ikpikpuk River D-2 SW

About this map

The Price River meanders across this Arctic landscape, creating a complex network of oxbows and water-filled depressions in the North Slope Borough. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by subtle elevation changes, where a contour interval of only 10 feet illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the tundra. The river's winding path dominates the southern portion of the map, carving through the township boundaries of t5n r9w and t5n r8w. North of the main channel, the surface is dotted with numerous unnamed lakes and ponds, typical of the permafrost-affected regions where thermokarst activity shapes the hydrology. These hydrological features, captured through SPOT imagery and National Hydrography Dataset records, provide a high-resolution view of this remote waterway before further seasonal or climate-driven shifts alter the river's course.