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1985 Map of Lookout Ridge B-5

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Lookout Ridge B-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska dominates this landscape on the North Slope, a vast expanse of arctic terrain as it was documented in the mid-1980s. The hydrography of the region is defined by the winding paths of the Meade River and the Kaksu River, which carve through the tundra alongside the Awuna River. Smaller tributaries like Shaningarok Creek and Carbon Creek help delineate the intricate drainage patterns of this remote northern territory.

Human activity is sparse and functional, evidenced by a solitary Tractor Trail cutting across the southern portion of the quadrangle. This trail, along with the surveyed Base Line, suggests the early infrastructure required for geological exploration and movement across the permafrost. This map captures the intersection of industrial interest and the wild, natural state of the Alaskan interior before modern developments altered the character of the reserve.