2013 Map of Teshekpuk A-3 NE

About this map

The North Slope Borough of Alaska exhibits a classic permafrost landscape in this 2013 survey of the Teshekpuk A-3 NE quadrangle. This terrain is defined by a dense concentration of thaw lakes and thermokarst features, where water dominates the geography across the boundaries of T 10 N and T 9 N. The mapping reveals the complex network of unnamed lakes and interconnected ponds characteristic of this Arctic environment, oriented along the dividing lines of R 10 W and R 9 W. These water bodies are often shallow and elongated, shaped by the seasonal freezing and thawing of the soil. While there are no established settlements or roads printed on this sheet, the contour lines illustrate the subtle elevation changes of the tundra, providing a detailed record of the drainage patterns and hydrologic stability of the region prior to further environmental shifts.