2013 Map of Meade River A-1 NW

About this map

The Usuktuk River winds through the southern reaches of this Arctic landscape, defining the primary drainage for an area characterized by a dense concentration of thaw lakes. Located in the North Slope Borough, the terrain is dominated by these irregular water bodies, which are indicative of the region's permafrost-driven hydrology. This 2013 survey illustrates a wilderness environment where natural water patterns dictate the layout of the land, showing the river as it meanders through Township 9 North and Township 10 North. The lack of built infrastructure emphasizes the remote and undisturbed character of this specific portion of the Alaskan tundra at the beginning of the twenty-first century.