2014 Map of Utukok River D-5 NE

About this map

Utukok River dominates the southern landscape of this remote North Slope terrain, winding through a complex system of braided channels and low-lying wetlands. The river's meandering path creates a distinct pattern of oxbow lakes and alluvial deposits, characteristic of the Arctic coastal plain. To the northeast, the Avak River cuts through the higher elevations, flowing northwest through a series of sharply defined ridges. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where the interior highlands begin to descend toward the coastal lowlands, documented through precise contour intervals that reveal the subtle topography of the Alaskan tundra. This 2014 survey serves as a modern record of hydrological patterns in a wilderness area defined by its shifting waterways and lack of permanent infrastructure.