2013 Map of Teshekpuk C-3 NW

About this map

Ikpikpuk River meanders across this Arctic landscape in the North Slope Borough, carving deep oxbows and secondary channels through the tundra. The water-dominated terrain is a complex mosaic of thaw lakes and ponds, typical of the coastal plain south of the Arctic Ocean. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the Miguakiak River, which serves as a major hydrological artery for the region. This 2013 survey reflects a landscape shaped by permafrost processes, where shifting riverbanks and seasonally fluctuating water bodies dictate the geography. The absence of permanent structures or roads emphasizes the isolation of this portion of Northern Alaska, where the natural movement of the Ikpikpuk River remains the primary transformative force on the land.