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1955 Map of Meade River C-2, 1983 Print
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1955 Map of Meade River C-2

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska dominates this 1955 survey of the North Slope, revealing a landscape defined by thousands of small lakes and the winding course of the Meade River. This remote Arctic territory is shown shortly after the peak of mid-century exploration, as evidenced by a single Drill Hole located in the central tundra. The transport network of the time relied entirely on seasonal accessibility, marked by a Winter Trail and several Tractor Trails that cross the thawing ground to connect with the Okpiksak River. These routes underscore the logistical challenges of resource exploration in an era before permanent roads reached this far north.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain