1984 Map of Bering Glacier D-3

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape in southeastern Alaska, as documented in a provisional survey compiled from 1972 aerial photography. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Granite Range and the prominent peak of Mount Gage, which rises over 8,000 feet. Drainage through this ice-carved environment is primarily represented by Goat Creek, which cuts through the northeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map highlights the designated Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness areas, emphasizing the remote and undeveloped character of the region during the late twentieth century. This sheet captures a frozen landscape of unnamed glaciers and high peaks before significant modern shifts in ice coverage, serving as a baseline for the geography of one of America's most expansive wilderness preserves.