2016 Map of Selawik B-3 NW

About this map

Selawik Lake dominates this Arctic landscape, representing the vast, low-lying coastal hydrology of the Northwest Arctic. This 2016 survey illustrates a largely aquatic and marshy environment where the distinction between land and water is often defined by shifting contours. The map reflects the rigorous Public Land Survey System grid of the American North, marking the boundaries of T11n R8w, T11n R9w, and T13n R7w. These township and range designations serve as the primary human imposition on an otherwise undeveloped wilderness, providing the essential legal framework for land management and navigation in this remote corner of Alaska. The sparse labeling underscores the area's isolation, focusing strictly on the immense scale of the lake and the systematic division of the surrounding territory.