
The Nigisaktuvik River meanders across this Arctic landscape, carving a complex pattern of oxbows and secondary channels through the North Slope tundra. This specific segment of the river basin, surveyed in the early 21st century, illustrates the dynamic hydrography of the Alaskan interior, where seasonal shifts and permafrost influence the waterway's path through the remote terrain. The surveyor's grid, including t12n r26w and t11n r25w, provides a precise structural framework for locating specific points along the river's winding course. This map is particularly useful for those studying the physical geography and shifting hydrology of this undeveloped region, capturing the landscape as it existed before further environmental or infrastructure changes occurred.
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1951 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River B-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River B-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2014 · Meade River B-5 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Meade River A-5 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Meade River A-4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Meade River B-4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000