2013 Map of Teshekpuk C-3 SE

About this map

Glacial lakes and braided watercourses dominate this portion of the North Slope, where the landscape is defined by the hydrologic patterns of the Arctic coastal plain. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of thermokarst lakes and ponding water that shift across the flat topography, shaped by the underlying permafrost and seasonal cycles. While the map is devoid of named human settlements or structures, the detailed hydrography reveals the complex drainage systems typical of this remote region. The survey provides a technical baseline for the physical geography of this corner of Alaska, documenting the natural state of the landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century before further climatic shifts or potential infrastructure development altered these ancient waterways.