2017 Map of Sagavanirktok B-1 NW

About this map

Shaviovik River snakes across the tundra in this remote stretch of the North Slope, revealing the braided hydrology characteristic of the Arctic coastal plain. The terrain is defined by low-relief wetlands and subtle drainage patterns, as evidenced by the northern reaches of the Kadleroshilik River in the southwest corner and the small headwaters of Fin Cr in the northeast. This 2017 survey documents a landscape largely untouched by permanent human settlement or industrial infrastructure, centered on the intersections of several townships including t2n r19e and t1n r19e. The map serves as a detailed record of the natural topography and watercourses before potential future shifts in the permafrost environment.