2020 Map of Meade River D-1 NE

About this map

Admiralty Bay defines the eastern edge of this Arctic landscape, where the Beaufort Sea meets the coastal tundra of the North Slope. This 2020 survey, produced from data gathered by the U.S. Geological Survey and other federal agencies, illustrates a complex network of thaw lakes and wetlands characteristic of this high-latitude environment. The most prominent freshwater feature is Sisgravik Lake, situated in the western interior. The map reveals the immense density of water bodies that dominate the region, often separated only by thin strips of land. These features provide essential data for understanding the hydrological patterns of the Alaskan tundra and the shifting shoreline of the Arctic coast.