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2014 Map of Bering Glacier A-8 SE

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bering Glacier A-8 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Suckling Hills rise as a prominent landform above the coastal lowlands in this remote stretch of the Alaskan shoreline. The landscape is defined by a complex network of glacial meltwater channels and tidewater influences, most notably where the Okalee River, Seal River, and Kiklukh River wind through shifting flats toward the Gulf of Alaska. The presence of Vitus Lake in the northeastern corner suggests a dynamic glacial environment, as its waters are traditionally fed by the nearby Bering Glacier system.

This 2014 survey documents a wilderness devoid of permanent human settlements or infrastructure, focusing instead on the precise hydrography and elevation of the maritime reach. For researchers, the map provides a baseline for the shifting braids of the Tashalich River and the coastal transition zone before reaching the open sea. The absence of roads or structures emphasizes the isolation of this terrain, where topographical changes are driven primarily by ice and water.