2013 Map of Umiat D-4 NE

About this map

Ublutuoch River meanders across this northern landscape, defining a complex system of thaw lakes and drainage basins within the North Slope Borough. This 2013 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the hydrologic patterns of the Alaskan tundra, where the terrain is dominated by water and shifting stream channels rather than permanent human settlements. In the southeastern corner, the headwaters of the Kikiakrorak River begin their course, carving through subtle topographic relief. The map provides a precise look at the Public Land Survey System grid, noting the convergence of Townships 6, 7, and 8 North, as well as the transition between Ranges 1 West and 1 East. This document is primarily a study of Arctic hydrography and undeveloped wilderness at the start of the 21st century.