2014 Map of Selawik A-6 SE

About this map

Kotzebue Sound defines the western edge of this coastal landscape, where the tides of the Arctic meet a complex network of low-lying wetlands. The interior terrain is characterized by the winding path of Duck Slough and the drainage of Duck Cr, which thread through an area marked by significant elevation changes further inland. This 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the transition from the marine environment of the sound to the upland ridges of the Selawik region. The drainage patterns of the coastal plain suggest a dynamic hydrological environment, providing a detailed record of the shoreline and natural watercourses before modern shifts in the Arctic ecosystem. The map serves as a primary source for understanding the physical geography of the Northwest Arctic Borough in the early 21st century.