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1955 Map of Meade River D-3, 1967 Print
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1955 Map of Meade River D-3

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Skull Cliff marks a dramatic transition on this Arctic coastal landscape, where the high ground meets the Chukchi Sea. The interior is defined by a dense network of oriented thaw lakes and meandering drainages, including Kikoligaruk Creek and Niklavik Creek. A notable Oil Seep near the coast points to the underlying geology that would later define the region's industrial focus, while the presence of a Winter Trail and Tractor Trail reflects the vital, season-dependent transportation routes required for moving equipment and supplies across the permafrost. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Inaru River, which winds through a low-lying marshy plain, illustrating the complex hydrology of the North Slope. These topographic details, from the narrow banks of Skull Creek to the broad reach of Tractor Lake, document a landscape primarily accessed for scientific and resource exploration in the mid-1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain