2014 Map of Wainwright A-1 SW

About this map

The Avalik River meanders across the northern portion of this landscape, carving a wide path through the Arctic coastal plain of the North Slope. This 2014 survey documents a remote wilderness environment where water dominates the geography, evidenced by the intricate drainage patterns feeding into the Ketik River further south. The land is defined by these primary waterways, which serve as the central landmarks in an area devoid of permanent human settlements or infrastructure at this scale. For researchers or travelers, the map provides precise topographic detail of the low-lying tundra and the shifting banks of these two significant river systems, illustrating the natural hydrological processes within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.