2014 Map of Wainwright A-3 NE

About this map

The Ivisaruk River meanders through this portion of the Alaska North Slope, defining the primary drainage pattern of a landscape shaped by permafrost and seasonal hydrological shifts. This 2014 survey captures the intricate winding of the waterway as it cuts through the tundra, crossing the township boundaries of T10n R34w, T10n R33w, T9n R34w, and T9n R33w. The map illustrates a highly specialized environment where elevation changes are subtle but critical to the movement of water and the formation of seasonal pools. The lack of built infrastructure or named settlements reflects the remote nature of this Arctic region, where the natural course of the Ivisaruk River remains the dominant geographic feature for navigation and environmental study.