
The northern reaches of the Kucheak Cr drainage define this section of the Arctic coastal plain, where the landscape is dominated by a complex network of thaw lakes and ponds. This 2014 survey reveals an environment shaped by permafrost, where water bodies cover nearly as much surface area as the tundra itself. These oriented lakes follow the characteristic north-south alignment typical of the North Slope, reflecting the influence of prevailing winds on the flat terrain.
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1951 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River B-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River B-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1962 · Meade River C-4
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1962 · Meade River C-5
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
2014 · Meade River C-4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Meade River B-5 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000