1985 Map of Bering Glacier B-3

About this map

Bagley Icefield dominates the northern expanse of this 1980s Alaskan survey, where massive ice flows and high-altitude terrain define the landscape. This region of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park is characterized by its dynamic glacial movements, including the prominent Yahtse Glacier which carves through the central terrain. To the south, the Robinson Mountains rise sharply, anchored by landmarks like Mount Leeper and Barkley Ridge. The map preserves a moment when much of this territory was designated as the Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness, reflecting a period of rigorous federal land management and preservation. Topographic contours reveal the complex elevations of the ice fields and nunataks, providing a window into the state of these glacial systems as they were documented through early 1970s aerial photography.