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1956 Map of Utukok River

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Utukok River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Naval Petroleum Reserve No 4 dominates this mid-century landscape on the North Slope, revealing a region defined by its complex drainage systems and remote survey points. The Utukok River and Kokolik River snake across the tundra, fed by tributaries like Avingak Creek and Elusive Creek. The presence of a designated Winter Trail and several unmarked trails suggests the seasonal nature of movement through this environment before significant modern infrastructure.

South of the Base Line, the terrain shifts toward more prominent relief at Archimedes Ridge and Lookout Ridge. Landmark elevations such as Omicron Hill and Eskimo Hill serve as distinct navigational markers amidst the vast network of waterways, including the Natvakrak Lakes and the headwaters of the Colville River. This 1950s survey reflects the era of early petroleum exploration and the systematic documentation of the Arctic coastal plain.