1985 Map of Utukok River B-1

About this map

Carbon Creek meanders across this northern landscape, which was part of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska during the mid-1980s. The survey captures a region defined by its utility and seasonal access rather than permanent settlements. Transport through the terrain is marked by a series of specialized routes, including a Tractor Trail and a Winter Trail, reflecting the necessity of moving equipment and supplies over delicate or frozen ground. The cartography is organized around the primary Base Line, dividing the townships and ranges of the Umiat Meridian. This map provides a look at the logistical infrastructure of the North Slope Borough, where the preservation of oil resources met the practical challenges of Arctic geography.