2016 Map of Bering Glacier C-4 SE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park encompasses a massive glacial landscape in this 2016 survey, where the icy expanse of the Bering Glacier dominates the southern half of the quadrangle. This area represents a dynamic environment of high-altitude ice fields and deep glacial valleys. The Bagley Ice Valley serves as a major conduit between the surrounding peaks, feeding the larger glacial systems that move toward the coast. Along the northern edge of the map, the Tana Glacier descends from steep, contoured ridges, illustrating the transition from rugged mountainous terrain to the massive ice sheets below. A administrative boundary separates the Valdez-Cordova Census Area and the Yakutat City and Borough, cutting directly across the ice-filled wilderness. The lack of any man-made structures or roads emphasizes the isolation of this corner of the Alaskan wilderness, where natural features are the primary markers of the landscape.