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1960 Map of Anchorage B-5

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Knik Glacier and its surrounding ice fields dominate this portion of the Greater Anchorage Borough, where the ice meets the complex drainage system of the Knik River. The map captures a dynamic glacial environment as it appeared in the late 1950s, characterized by the dramatic The Gorge where the Lake Fork Knik River flows. The landscape is defined by massive ice formations like Hunter Creek Glacier and Colony Glacier, which feed into the segmented waters of Inner Lake George, Upper Lake George, and Lower Lake George. High points such as Mt Palmer rise above the ice, while smaller drainages like Troublesome Creek and Friday Creek carve through the periphery of the glacial valleys. This record provides a detailed look at the ice fronts and water levels before subsequent decades of glacial retreat altered the shoreline of these alpine lakes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain