1959 Map of Bering Glacier

About this map

Bering Glacier dominates this massive ice and rock landscape of the Gulf Coast, flowing from the Bagley Ice Field toward the Gulf of Alaska. The coastal fringe near Cape Yakataga represents a rare point of human presence in the late 1950s, supported by the Yakataga Airport. This transition between the Chugach Mountains and the Saint Elias Mountains is defined by a dense network of glacial outlets, including the Miles Glacier, Yahtse Glacier, and the western edge of the Malaspina Glacier. In contrast to the high alpine ridges like Waxell Ridge and Granite Range, the coastline is marked by complex hydrography where the Bering River and Kallakh River meet the sea near Sunshine Point. The map illustrates the immense scale of the Alaskan wilderness before more modern navigational infrastructure was established, showing the international boundary with Canada along the high peaks of the Saint Elias range.