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1971 Map of Sagavanirktok A-4, 1973 Print
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1971 Map of Sagavanirktok A-4

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Sagavanirktok River dominates the eastern drainage of this North Slope landscape, captured here in the early 1970s as the region's industrial infrastructure began to take shape. The map highlights Happy Valley Camp, a localized center of activity supported by a Landing Strip and a seasonal Winter Road that provided a critical transportation link through this remote sub-Arctic environment. To the west, the Toolik River snakes through the tundra, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Arctic coastal plain. The presence of these specific logistics and transit markers alongside undeveloped land lines, predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management, reflects a specific era of exploration and survey prior to more permanent development in northern Alaska.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain