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2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 SW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wainwright C-2 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wainwright Inlet serves as the central focal point of this coastal Arctic landscape, where the tides of the Chukchi Sea meet a complex network of freshwater drainages. The small settlement at Maudheim sits at the northern edge of this inlet, positioned near the protective features of Point Collie and Point Marsh. This area is defined by the slow transition from land to sea, marked by shifting coastal landforms like Tupkak Bar.

Moving inland, the terrain is defined by a dense concentration of thaw lakes and meandering watercourses characteristic of the North Slope. The Kuk River, Aulatauruk River, and Alatakrok River weave through the tundra, creating a saturated landscape that dictates movement and settlement. Distinctive coastal markers such as Sigeakruk Point and Karmuk Point provide essential navigation references for those traversing these remote waters.