1983 Map of Table Mountain C-4

About this map

The North Slope Borough of Alaska presents an unyielding landscape of high-latitude terrain within this 1974-photographed study. Situated north of the Arctic Circle, the area is defined entirely by its natural topography, lacking any named settlements, roads, or man-made structures at the time of the survey. The map's primary data points are its township and range lines, such as the intersection of R 38 E R 39 E and T 9 S T 10 S, which provide a vital coordinate system for a region where traditional landmarks are absent. This 1983 edition, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey and NOS/NOAA, reflects the era's reliance on aerial photography for documenting the remote Brooks Range foothills, serving as a baseline for environmental and geological research in the Alaskan wilderness.