2014 Map of Utukok River D-3 SE

About this map

Kaolak River winds through the southeastern corner of this Arctic coastal plain landscape, providing the primary hydrological reference point for the region. The terrain is characterized by the expansive Public Land Survey System grid, which divides the North Slope Borough into townships such as t6n r34w, t6n r33w, t5n r34w, and t5n r33w. These survey lines represent the fundamental organization of this remote territory, where elevation changes are subtle and watercourses like the Kaolak dictate the natural movement across the tundra. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns and land divisions in a corner of Alaska where human markers are defined almost entirely by the mapping of the natural environment and administrative boundaries.