2017 Map of Sagavanirktok C-2 SW

About this map

The Kadleroshilik River cuts through the northeast corner of this Arctic terrain, defining a landscape dominated by complex hydrography and low-lying wetlands. Surveyed in the early 21st century, the map details the vast North Slope drainage patterns across the boundaries of T3n R16e, T3n R17e, T2n R16e, and T2n R17e. The intricate network of small ponds and thaw lakes shown here illustrates the shifting hydrology of the Alaskan tundra, where land and water are constantly redefined by permafrost processes. This map serves as a precise baseline for understanding the geography of a region where named features are sparse, but the physical details of the land are of vital importance to environmental researchers and regional planners.