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1955 Map of Wainwright B-1

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska dominates this 1950s landscape, illustrating a vast hydrological network of the North Slope before later industrial intensification. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of thaw lakes and meandering waterways, including the north-flowing Kungok River and the Mayuriak River. The movement across this water-saturated tundra is marked by a significant Winter Trail, which cuts across the central portion of the sheet near Irak Creek, indicating the historical reliance on seasonal routes for cross-country travel in the Arctic. Smaller drainage systems like Kolipsun Creek and the Mikigealiak River feed into the larger river basins, while Takrak Lake stands out as a prominent landmark in the southeast. This survey, based on 1955 aerial photography, captures the region's character as an expansive wilderness designated for federal resource management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain