2016 Map of Bering Glacier B-7 SW

About this map

The massive Bering Glacier and Steller Glacier dominate this glacial landscape along the Gulf of Alaska coast. This 2016 survey documents the shifting ice fields and meltwater patterns in a remote region where the Valdez-Cordova Census Area meets the Yakutat City and Borough. A primary hydrological landmark here is Lake Safron, which sits at the terminus of these moving ice bodies. The map provides a precise record of the complex terminal moraines and outwash plains that characterize this ever-changing Alaskan wilderness. Researchers can examine the intricate contour lines to understand the massive scale of the glacial flow and the formation of temporary water bodies at the ice edge.