2013 Map of Teshekpuk C-1 NW

About this map

Teshekpuk Lake dominates the southern portion of this Arctic coastal landscape on the North Slope. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex, low-lying hydrology of the region, where the massive freshwater body meets a network of smaller ponds and wetlands. The intricate shoreline of the lake and the path of the Smith River in the northeast corner highlight the delicate interplay between water and tundra in a region largely defined by permafrost and seasonal changes. While the map is devoid of human settlements or infrastructure, it serves as a precise record of the shoreline and drainage patterns as they existed in the early 21st century.