
The Ribbon River winds through this Arctic landscape, cutting a path through the interior of the North Slope. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a remote region dominated by an intricate network of wetlands and tundra lakes. The braided channel of the Sagavanirktok River is visible at the southern edge of the sheet, illustrating the dynamic hydrology of the Alaskan wilderness. The map is defined by its topographic detail, marking elevations and drainage patterns across township boundaries like t7s r14e and t8s r15e. For those studying the hydrology of the North Slope, the interplay between the smaller tributaries and the primary river systems provides a clear record of the region's natural geography.
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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-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1971 · Philip Smith Mountains C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1971 · Philip Smith Mountains D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2017 · Philip Smith Mountains C-4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Philip Smith Mountains C-3 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Philip Smith Mountains D-3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000