2020 Map of Teshekpuk B-1 SE

About this map

Kealok Creek winds through an intricate landscape of thaw lakes and wetlands in this northern coastal plain region of the North Slope. The terrain is characterized by the Pik Dunes in the southern portion of the quadrangle, which rise above the surrounding saturated tundra and myriad water bodies. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a complex hydrological network where the distinctions between land and water are constantly shifting, typical of the permafrost-influenced Arctic environment. The lack of permanent structures or roads emphasizes the isolation of this corner of Alaska, preserved here as it appeared in the early 21st century.