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| Prudhoe Bay Alaska: The Arctic Oilfields |
Prudhoe Bay (aka Deadhorse) Alaska is home to the largest oil field in North America. It is located in arctic Alaska between the coast of the Beaufort Sea and the North Slope of the Brooks Range. It is about 1200 mi. south of the North Pole and 250 mi. north of the Artic Circle. Widespread Prudhoe Bay is connected by ice roads built during winter months for access to remote drill sites. |
