2013 Map of Meade River B-2 SW

About this map

Meade River meanders across this northern landscape, forming intricate oxbows and loops that define the hydrology of this North Slope region. The drainage network is characterized by the convergence of the Usuktuk River from the east and the smaller Pikroka Cr from the west, creating a complex system of active and relic river channels. This 2013 survey illustrates a wilderness shaped by water, where hundreds of small, unnamed thaw lakes dot the tundra between the primary riverbanks. The survey provides a clear look at the shifting nature of these Arctic waterways, showing how the Meade River has migrated over time, leaving behind numerous scars and abandoned meanders that dominate the surrounding terrain.