2020 Map of Teshekpuk B-5 SW

About this map

The Topagoruk River meanders across this Arctic landscape, creating a complex network of oxbows and channels within the North Slope Borough. This 2020 map documents a terrain defined almost entirely by its hydrography, where the river's winding path serves as the primary geographical anchor for the region. The map provides precise Public Land Survey System data, marking townships such as T12n R16w and T11n R15w. In an area devoid of roads or settlements, these survey boundaries and the natural watercourse are the only identifiers for navigating the immense wetlands and tundra. The lack of human-made infrastructure emphasizes the isolation and specialized land management of this part of northern Alaska.