2013 Map of Umiat B-3 NE

About this map

The Anaktuvuk River and Colville River converge in this Arctic landscape, forming a complex network of braided channels and riparian wetlands characteristic of the North Slope. This 2013 survey documents the industrial footprint of the Gubic Gas Field, which sits near the western edge of the quadrangle where the topography begins to rise from the river valleys. The hydrography is dominated by the wandering path of the Chandler River as it moves toward its confluence with the Colville, creating a series of oxbows and seasonal ponds. Small tundra bodies like Kakiagun Lake dot the higher ground, illustrating the permafrost-driven drainage patterns of this remote region. The map provides a clear record of the terrain prior to further energy infrastructure development, showing the natural state of the river system alongside early extractive activity.