2014 Map of Utukok River C-5 NW

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The Kokolik River winds through this expanse of the North Slope, creating a complex network of oxbow lakes and wetlands across the Arctic coastal plain. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape defined by water and the Public Land Survey System, where the river's meandering course cuts through the boundaries of t5n r40w, t4n r41w, and t4n r40w. The intricate hydrography shown here highlights the shifting nature of the river channel over time, providing a precise record of the shoreline and surface water patterns in this remote region of Alaska. Researchers can examine the subtle elevation changes and the specific sections and ranges, including t3n r41w and t3n r40w, to understand the geological and hydrological character of the Utukok River basin as it appeared in the early 21st century.