2014 Map of Selawik B-4 SE

About this map

Selawik Lake dominates the northern reaches of this Arctic coastal region, where the shoreline meets a landscape defined by expansive tundra and intricate hydrography. In the southwest, the Kauk River meanders through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns common to the Northwest Arctic Borough. This 2014 survey captures the area within the bounds of t11n r10w, t11n r9w, t10n r10w, and t10n r9w, showing a transition from the large open water of the lake to the smaller ponds and wetlands that characterize the interior. The topographic detail reflects a low-lying environment where seasonal water movement and permafrost likely shape the shifting course of smaller un-named tributaries feeding into the larger river system.