Inaru River meanders across this northern landscape, defining the central drainage pattern of this Arctic terrain. This 2013 survey of the Meade River C-3 NW quadrangle captures the intricate hydrography of the North Slope, where the primary river is joined by the winding course of Kucheak Cr. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of thaw lakes and ponds, illustrating the complex seasonal water movement common to this permafrost-underlain region. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey using 2011 satellite imagery, the map provides a precise record of these shifting shorelines and water bodies, offering a clear view of the natural hydrology before any modern industrial or infrastructure developments reached this specific section of the borough.
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1951 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River D-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1962 · Meade River C-4
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1962 · Meade River D-3
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1962 · Meade River D-4
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
2013 · Meade River C-3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000