2016 Map of Umiat B-4 NW

About this map

The Arctic landscape of the North Slope is defined by its complex drainage patterns and shifting hydrology in this 2016 survey. Seabee Cr and Bearpaw Cr wind through the southern sections of the quadrangle, eventually converging near Umiat Lake in the southeast corner. To the north, the Br of Kogosukruk River cuts through the high tundra, illustrating the intricate network of streams that dictate the character of this subarctic terrain. The map is primarily an environmental record, documenting a region where water and permafrost shape the land without the intervention of permanent settlements or roads. The sparse presence of Robert Cr and other named water bodies highlights how these seasonal and permanent waterways serve as the primary landmarks in an otherwise open wilderness.