2020 Map of Ikpikpuk River D-4 NW

About this map

Oumalik River winds through the North Slope landscape, creating a complex network of oxbows and marshy lowlands within the Arctic coastal plain. This 2020 topographic record illustrates a vast, unpopulated wilderness defined by its shifting hydrology and delicate wetland ecosystems. The intricate meanders of the river suggest a dynamic environment where water levels and drainage patterns define the character of the terrain. The map serves as a contemporary baseline for geographic study, detailing the relationship between the river's path and the surrounding tundra, where natural hydrological processes remain the primary shaping force of the land.