2013 Map of Teshekpuk D-4 SE

About this map

Alaktak River and the Piasuk River dominate this low-lying Arctic coastal plain in the North Slope Borough. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape of extreme water saturation, characterized by an intricate network of thaw lakes and interconnected ponds that define the terrain of Alaktak. The drainage patterns here are subtle, with slow-moving river systems winding through the tundra. The absence of traditional roads or permanent settlements highlights the isolation of this region, where the primary geographical markers are the shifting shorelines of nameless lakes and the meandering paths of the major rivers. The map provides a precise look at the hydrology of the Alaskan north during the early 21st century, showing a terrain where land and water are perpetually intertwined.