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Lake Mapsa

Lake Mapsa is a lake in Northwest Arctic Borough, North Slope Borough.

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Lake Mapsa: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Mapsa

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Mapsa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 67.95194, -161.95448. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Mapsa full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Mapsa yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Mapsa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Mapsa?

    Nearby: Noatak Canyon (viewpoint, 15 km), Sekuiak Bluff (viewpoint, 16 km), Amphitheatre Mountain (viewpoint, 60 km), Kingaviksak Mtn (viewpoint, 73 km), Lake Tagakvik (lake, 10 km), Lake Tulugak (lake, 13 km).