2017 Map of Ikpikpuk River D-5 SE

About this map

Oumalik River meanders across this northern landscape within the North Slope Borough, carving a complex path through the Arctic coastal plain. This 2017 study illustrates the hydrologic patterns and natural drainage systems within the land divisions of t6n r15w, t6n r14w, t5n r15w, and t5n r14w. The absence of roads or permanent settlements highlights the isolation of this region, where the terrain is defined by thermokarst lakes and the shifting bed of the river. Scientists and environmental researchers can observe the intricate contouring of the river valley, which provides insight into the permafrost-driven geography of this specific Alaskan quadrangle.