2017 Map of Sagavanirktok D-5 NE

About this map

Kuparuk River meanders across this Arctic landscape, creating a complex network of braided channels and oxbow lakes characteristic of the North Slope's permafrost-underlain terrain. The hydrology here is defined by extreme seasonal shifts, where these large waterways dominate the flat tundra. In the southeastern portion of the sheet, the Toolik River enters the frame, converging with the broader drainage patterns that flow toward the Beaufort Sea. This 2017 survey illustrates the intricate wetland systems and thermokarst features that exist between the major river systems, reflecting a landscape shaped entirely by water and ice. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions, including t7n r10e and t8n r11e, which organize this otherwise remote and feature-sparse stretch of the Alaskan interior.