2017 Map of Umiat B-1 NE

About this map

The Kuparik River meanders across this northern landscape, defining the hydrology of the area south of the Arctic coast. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the transition from the upper tundra plains into the river's drainage basin, showing a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies that characterize the North Slope Borough. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System grid, documenting various townships including t2n r8e and t1n r8e during a period of modern geographic inventory. For researchers and environmental historians, the sheet offers a precise record of the shoreline and elevation contours of the river's path before shifting seasons and permafrost changes alter the terrain.