2020 Map of Teshekpuk D-3 SW

About this map

Piasuk River meanders through this portion of the North Slope, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Alaskan arctic coastal plain. This 2020 topographic study of the Teshekpuk D-3 SW quadrangle reveals a landscape defined by an expansive network of wetlands and thaw lakes typical of this region's permafrost environment. The map provides a detailed view of the township and range survey lines, including t18n r11w and t17n r10w, which overlay a territory largely devoid of permanent human settlements or infrastructure. For those studying the environmental history of the Arctic, the map's precision in documenting water body shapes and river braids captures the dynamic nature of the terrain in the early twenty-first century.