2014 Map of Wainwright B-6 SE

About this map

Chukchi Sea waters dominate this remote coastal survey, illustrating the maritime boundary where the open sea meets the fragile barrier island systems of northern Alaska. The map centers on the narrow stretch of Sullivik Island, a landform that separates the primary ocean from the protected Kasegaluk Lagoon. This area within the North Slope Borough shows the complex relationship between the Arctic shoreline and the inland waters of the lagoon, which serves as a critical ecosystem in this high-latitude environment. The absence of roads or permanent structures underscores the isolation of this coastal strip, where surveying focuses on the precise mapping of the island chain and the navigable waters surrounding it.