2015 Map of Selawik C-2 NW

About this map

Fish River meanders across this low-lying landscape, defining the local hydrology of the Northwest Arctic. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of ponds and wetlands, typical of the Arctic coastal plain, where the shifting channels of the river influence the surrounding topography. In the southwestern portion of the sheet, the waters of Shogvik Lake sit within a broader mosaic of smaller unnamed lakes and marshes. This 2015 survey reflects the contemporary state of this remote wilderness, providing a precise record of water bodies and township boundaries including t16n r6w, t15n r6w, and t14n r6w. The lack of man-made infrastructure or named settlements underscores the purely natural character of this sub-arctic environment, where seasonal water levels and permafrost dictate the shape of the land.