2014 Map of Wainwright A-5 SE

About this map

Tunalik River and Avak River meander through this remote expanse of the North Slope, revealing a landscape defined by delicate hydrological patterns rather than human settlement. This 2014 survey documents the complex drainage and low-lying topography within the t9n r39w, t9n r38w, t8n r39w, and t8n r38w townships. The absence of roads, structures, or named landmarks beyond these two watercourses emphasizes the area's isolation within the Alaska North Slope Borough. For researchers, the map serves as a high-resolution record of Arctic river morphology and elevation before more recent environmental shifts, providing a precise baseline for the local hydrology of the region's wilderness.