2013 Map of Meade River B-2 SE

About this map

Usuktuk River winds through this expanse of the Arctic coastal plain, where the landscape is defined by a dense concentration of thermokarst lakes and thaw ponds. These water bodies, varying in size and orientation, demonstrate the characteristic permafrost-driven geomorphology of the North Slope Borough. This 2013 survey provides a detailed record of the hydrographic patterns and subtle elevation changes across the T10N, T11N, and T12N townships before the shifting climate and permafrost degradation significantly alter the shoreline of these sensitive basins. The map captures the meandering path of the river as it cuts through the low-lying terrain, offering a precise baseline for studying the hydrological evolution of this remote Alaskan environment.