Alaktak River meanders across this Arctic coastal plain landscape, characterized by a complex network of thaw lakes and ponds in the North Slope Borough. This 2013 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the hydrological patterns of the Teshekpuk region, where the Chipp River appears in the southwestern corner. The intricate arrangement of these water bodies reflects the permafrost-driven terrain typical of the Alaskan tundra. Mapping at this 1:25,000 scale captures the subtle drainage connections between unnamed lakes and the primary river channels, providing a precise record of the shoreline and waterway positions before shifting environmental conditions further alter the geography.
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1951 · Teshekpuk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Teshekpuk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Teshekpuk C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Teshekpuk C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Teshekpuk D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Teshekpuk D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1964 · Teshekpuk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2013 · Teshekpuk C-4 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2013 · Teshekpuk C-4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2013 · Teshekpuk D-4 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000