
Okpiksak River winds through the expansive tundra of the North Slope of Alaska, defining the primary drainage pattern of this Arctic coastal plain landscape. This 2020 USGS survey documents a region dominated by a complex network of thaw lakes and wetlands, where the hydrologic structure is dictated by the permafrost-driven terrain. The mapping reflects the intricate Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid of North Slope Borough, illustrating townships such as t13n r18w and t12n r18w. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the remote character of this wilderness area, making this a critical resource for environmental monitoring and understanding the vast hydrological systems of northernmost Alaska.
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1951 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2013 · Meade River B-1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2013 · Meade River B-2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2013 · Meade River B-1 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2015 · Meade River C-1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000