1960 Map of Anchorage A-1, 1977 Print
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1960 Map of Anchorage A-1

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Columbia Glacier dominates this mid-century Alaskan landscape, a massive ice field carving through the mountains of the Chugach National Forest. The map provides a detailed view of the ice-choked coastline where the glacier meets Columbia Bay, alongside smaller frozen flows like Meares Glacier and Pedro Glacier. This 1960 field-annotated survey reveals a dynamic glacial environment, tracing the steep elevations surrounding Columbia Peak and the high-altitude Great Nunatak. The transition from ice to water is marked by several significant inland bodies, including Kadin Lake and Terentiev Lake, which sit just above the coastal inlets of Long Bay and Heather Bay. These labels offer a precise record of the shoreline and ice extent before decades of glacial recession altered the Prince William Sound region.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 21.9 inches

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