2020 Map of Ikpikpuk River D-5 NW

About this map

Ishuktak Creek meanders through the northern section of this remote Arctic landscape in the North Slope borough. The terrain is defined by a dense network of thaw lakes and wetlands typical of the Alaskan coastal plain. This 2020 U.S. Geological Survey survey illustrates the intricate drainage patterns where water dominates the land, with subtle elevation changes marked only by the shifting banks of the creek. The grid lines of t8n r16w and t7n r16w partition a wilderness largely untouched by permanent infrastructure, offering a clear view of the natural hydrology and topographical contours before any modern development or seasonal changes alter the surface.