2020 Map of Meade River B-3 SW

About this map

The vast, low-lying tundra of the North Slope in the t11n r23w and t11n r22w townships is defined by a complex network of thaw lakes and wetlands. The meandering path of Kukukluk Cr winds through this landscape, illustrating the shifting drainage patterns characteristic of the Arctic coastal plain. This 2020 topographic record from the U.S. Geological Survey shows a wilderness largely devoid of permanent human infrastructure, where the terrain is governed by permafrost and seasonal water cycles. The map serves as a precise baseline for understanding the remote hydrological features of the region, captured with modern precision across the t12n r23w and t10n r23w survey blocks.