2016 Map of Selawik C-3 NE

About this map

Selawik Lake and the meandering course of the Selawik River dominate this low-lying Arctic landscape within the Northwest Arctic Borough. This modern 2016 survey highlights a complex network of wetlands and tundra ponds characteristic of the region's coastal hydrology. Centered around Shogvik Lake, the map documents the intricate drainage patterns where smaller watercourses like Kuchiot Cr and Oblaron Cr feed into the larger bodies of water. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the remote nature of the terrain, which is defined by the shifting boundaries of the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge. For researchers or conservationists, this sheet provides a high-resolution look at the hydrography of the northern river delta before it opens into the larger bay system.