1955 Map of Utukok River B-3

About this map

National Petroleum Reserve In Alaska defines this landscape on the North Slope, documented here through aerial photography taken in the mid-1950s. The terrain is characterized by the meandering paths of Avingak Creek and Elusive Creek, which cut through the tundra and upland areas. In the northeastern portion of the sheet, Omicron Hill stands as a rare named prominence amidst the complex drainage patterns of the Arctic watershed. This 1:63,360 scale survey by the Army Map Service and Geological Survey captures the region before significant modern development, focusing on the natural geography and hydrography of the petroleum reserve. The map's contour intervals reveal the subtle elevations and drainage basins essential for understanding the hydrology of this remote interior territory.