2013 Map of Umiat C-4 NW

About this map

Kikiakrorak River meanders through this portion of the North Slope, carving a serpentine path through a landscape defined by an immense network of thaw lakes and thermokarst depressions. The intricate drainage patterns visible here are characteristic of the Alaskan tundra, where the permafrost-influenced terrain creates a complex mosaic of water bodies that shift over time. This 2013 survey illustrates the remote wilderness of the Kikiakrorak River basin, showing the subtle topographic relief and the vast distribution of water that dominates the region. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology in an area far removed from permanent settlements or infrastructure, offering a clear record of the Arctic landscape in the early twenty-first century.