2020 Map of Teshekpuk D-3 SE

About this map

Ikpikpuk River winds through the expansive lowlands of the North Slope, defining the hydrological character of this remote Arctic landscape. This 2020 survey documents a complex network of braided channels and wetlands where the river meanders through the coastal plain. The absence of permanent structures or developed roads highlights the seasonal nature of the terrain, which is governed by the freeze-thaw cycles of the permafrost. By examining the shifting course of the Ikpikpuk River across the townships of t17n r10w and t16n r10w, researchers can observe the natural patterns of erosion and sediment deposit that characterize the Alaskan tundra. This map serves as a contemporary record of a wilderness primarily accessed by air or water, where the landscape remains largely untouched by industrial infrastructure.