The Topagoruk River meanders through this portion of the North Slope, defining a landscape of complex hydrography and low-lying coastal plain terrain. This 2013 survey illustrates a classic arctic fluvial system where the river channel winds between numerous unnamed thermokarst lakes and ponds, a characteristic pattern of the Alaska tundra. The presence of the Topagoruk River is the central geographical feature here, showing the intricate drainage patterns that develop in regions of continuous permafrost. These survey details reflect the state of the watershed before further environmental or geomorphic shifts, providing a precise record of the shoreline and water boundaries for the North Slope Borough.
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1951 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Teshekpuk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Teshekpuk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Teshekpuk C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Teshekpuk B-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Meade River B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Meade River C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1964 · Teshekpuk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2013 · Meade River B-1 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000