2013 Map of Teshekpuk B-5 NE

About this map

Glacial thermokarst lakes and complex hydrological patterns dominate this Arctic coastal plain landscape within the North Slope Borough. Located in a region defined by permafrost, the terrain is characterized by hundreds of oriented lakes and marshy basins that shift over decades as ice-rich ground thaws and collapses. This survey provides a baseline of the shoreline geometry and drainage networks during the early 21st century. The map depicts the Public Land Survey System grid lines for T 13 N T 12 N and R 15 W R 14 W, illustrating how the township and range system was superimposed over this saturated, roadless wilderness. The lack of named human settlements or infrastructure emphasizes the region's character as a remote ecological environment, where water bodies are the primary geographical features.