
Kavik River meanders across the southwestern corner of this North Slope landscape, providing the primary hydrological landmark for the region. The map, based on data from the U.S. Geological Survey and SPOT imagery from 2009, documents the transition from the braided river valley into the surrounding uplands within the eastern sections of township T3N R22E and T2N R22E. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of wetlands and minor tributaries that feed the main river channel, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Alaskan tundra. While no permanent settlements or industrial sites are noted on this specific quadrangle, the precise mapping of the river's path offers essential data for understanding the environmental and physical geography of this remote portion of the North Slope Borough.
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1951 · Mt. Michelson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Mount Michelson C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Mount Michelson C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1956 · Mt. Michelson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Mount Michelson B-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1973 · Mount Michelson C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1978 · Mount Michelson C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1983 · Mount Michelson B-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2018 · Mount Michelson C-4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2018 · Mount Michelson B-5 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000