1985 Map of Bering Glacier B-4

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park dominates this 1985 provisional study, revealing a landscape defined by massive glacial systems and high mountain ridges. The sheet provides a detailed view of the Bering Glacier as it interacts with the Bagley Icefield to the north and the Yahtse Glacier to the east. This specialized topographic record, compiled from aerial photography taken in the early 1970s, captures the complex glacial morphology before more recent shifts in ice volume. Notable terrestrial features include the Robinson Mountains and Barkley Ridge, which segment the ice-choked valleys. Along the southern reaches, the Duktoth River Sand appears as a rare break in the ice, where glacial meltwater begins to organize into alluvial patterns. The inclusion of the Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness designation reflects the mid-1980s era of federal land management in this remote corner of Alaska.