2020 Map of Teshekpuk A-3 NW

About this map

Ikpikpuk River winds through this expanse of the North Slope, carving a complex network of channels and oxbows across the Arctic coastal plain. The landscape is defined by an intricate pattern of wetlands and thermokarst lakes, reflecting the delicate hydrology of the North Slope Borough. This survey captures the shifting course of the river as it meanders through the townships of t10n r11w and t9n r11w, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this remote northern environment. The lack of man-made infrastructure underscores the isolation of the region, where the seasonal movement of water across the permafrost remains the primary architect of the terrain.