2016 Map of Selawik C-2 SW

About this map

Selawik sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned along the meandering Selawik River just east of the Selawik Airport. The region is defined by a dense network of water bodies, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Northwest Arctic. Large basins such as Inland Lake, Niglaktak Lake, and the sprawling Cleveland Lakes dominate the southern and northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map reveals the critical connection between these waters through smaller channels like Throat River and Long Lake, showing the natural transit routes that define movement through this riverine environment. This 2016 survey captures the traditional footprint of the village and its surrounding seasonal waterways before recent environmental shifts further altered the subarctic terrain.