
Saviukviayak River and the Lupine River dominate this high-latitude terrain within the North Slope Borough. This topographic study captures a wilderness landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes, with the rivers cutting through deep valleys between high peaks. The drainage patterns of the Lupine River in the southwestern quadrant and the Saviukviayak River in the northeast illustrate the watershed's complex descent toward the northern coast. These braided river systems, characterized by shifting channels and wide gravel beds, are the primary geographical markers in an area devoid of permanent settlements or modern road infrastructure.
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1951 · Brooks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Philip Smith Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Philip Smith Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Philip Smith Mountains D-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1971 · Philip Smith Mountains C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1971 · Philip Smith Mountains D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1971 · Philip Smith Mountains C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2017 · Philip Smith Mountains D-2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Philip Smith Mountains D-2 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Philip Smith Mountains D-2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000