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1955 Map of Point Lay C-1, 1966 Print
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1955 Map of Point Lay C-1

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Kokolik River winds through the northernmost reaches of this landscape, carving a serpentine path through the Arctic tundra of the North Slope. Surveyed in the mid-1950s, the terrain is characterized by an extensive network of thaw lakes and wetlands, including prominent water bodies such as Pugutak Lake, Tunusiktok Lake, and Mumik Lake. These large, shallow basins dominate the central and eastern portions of the sheet, reflecting the unique geomorphology of the permafrost environment. To the southwest, the Epizetka River enters the frame, while smaller tributaries like Niklavik Creek feed into the larger river systems. The absence of roads or permanent settlements emphasizes the isolation of this region during the era, with the map serving as a primary record of the drainage patterns and hydrologic features near Kuvirok Lake.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1966
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