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1955 Map of Wainwright B-2, 1971 Print
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1955 Map of Wainwright B-2

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The massive waterway of the Kuk River dominates this mid-century Arctic landscape, serving as the central drainage for a complex network of coastal rivers and tundra wetlands. Mapping conducted in 1955 reveals a remote territory where transportation was dictated by the seasons and the water, noted by a Tractor Trail cutting through the eastern terrain near the Omalik River. This era of exploration in the Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4 is marked by isolated industrial markers, including a Mine located north of Kilich Point. The geography is defined by low-lying points and islands, such as Kikkaugruak Island and Neakok Island, which sit at the confluence of the Ivisaruk River and the main channel. This survey documents the intricate shoreline and drainage patterns of the Alataktok River and Kungok River before modern infrastructure reached this portion of the North Slope.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain