2015 Map of Meade River A-2 SE

About this map

Usuktuk River winds through this expanse of the North Slope, weaving through a dense network of thaw lakes and ponds characteristic of the Arctic coastal plain. Located within the northern reaches of the t9n r20w and t9n r19w townships, the landscape is defined by low-relief tundra where subtle elevation changes of only a few feet dictate the flow of water across the permafrost. The survey meticulously documents the intricate hydrography of the region, showing how the river channel interacts with the surrounding wetland complex. This 2015 data reflects a pristine environment where the lack of human infrastructure or established roads emphasizes the remote and undisturbed nature of the Alaskan wilderness near the Beaufort Sea coast.