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1955 Map of Teshekpuk A-2, 1982 Print
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1955 Map of Teshekpuk A-2

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska dominates this landscape, characterized by a dense network of lakes and ponds typical of the Arctic coastal plain. This 1955 survey, which was annotated just after the mid-century, captures the region's early transition into a strategic resource area. Movement through this water-heavy terrain was facilitated by a sparse network of Tractor Trails, which likely served as the primary conduits for exploration and transport in an environment where permanent infrastructure was nearly non-existent. Scattered throughout the quadrangle are small named points of interest such as Bess, Seer, Gisk, and Flo, which may relate to early survey markers or temporary outposts in this isolated northern territory. The map is a meticulous record of the hydrology and elevation patterns that dictated travel and survey work before modern technological shifts in Arctic exploration.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain