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1950 Map of Blying Sound D-5, 1988 Print
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1950 Map of Blying Sound D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Excelsior Glacier dominates the northern reaches of this coastal Alaskan landscape, its icy expanse pressing toward the dramatic shoreline of Johnstone Bay. The terrain is characterized by the high peaks of the Chugach National Forest, including the prominent Mt Fairfield, which stands as a landmark above the southern coast. This 1950 survey, edited in 1988, documents a wilderness devoid of roads or permanent settlements, where the geography is defined entirely by its relationship with the Gulf of Alaska and the Pacific Ocean. Along the jagged coast, hazardous maritime features like 20 Foot Rock and Pinnacle Rock mark the entrance to Puget Bay. Much of the territory falls within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, reflecting the transition of these lands into federal protection during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain