2020 Map of Teshekpuk C-1 NW

About this map

Teshekpuk Lake dominates this Arctic coastal landscape, appearing here as a massive, shallow freshwater body defined by an intricate network of wetlands. This 2020 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the hydrologic complexity of the North Slope, where the drainage of the Smith River interacts with the low-lying tundra and seasonal thaw cycles. The map reveals the township and range boundaries for t16n r7w, t16n r6w, t15n r7w, and t15n r6w, providing a precise grid over a terrain shaped by permafrost and thermokarst features. Without permanent roads or settlements, the landscape is characterized entirely by its water patterns and the vast coastal plain geography.