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1959 Map of Bering Glacier A-4

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Bering Glacier A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Cape Yakataga serves as the primary coastal landmark where the Gulf of Alaska meets the mouth of the Yakataga River. During this mid-century period, the landscape reflects a transition from glacial wilderness to early industrial exploration, evidenced by scattered cabins and a drill hole near the eastern shore. The remote coastline is supported by the Yakataga Airport, complete with a Beacon and Radio Facility, highlighting the area's reliance on bush aviation for connectivity.

Upland from the beach, the topography is defined by the massive Robinson Mountains and the icy expanses of Watson Glacier and Leeper Glacier. The drainage patterns are complex, with the river splitting into the North Channel and South Channel before reaching the sea. Small-scale human presence is noted at Allison and along various creeks, including Mink Creek and Oil Creek, suggesting a landscape of localized mining or trapping interests within the rugged Brower Ridge and Dahlgren Ridge.