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2000 Map of Bradfield Canal A-1

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Bradfield Canal A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Nelson Glacier feeds into a complex network of waterways in this northern reach of the Tongass National Forest, illustrating the glaciated geography of Southeast Alaska. The landscape is defined by steep elevation changes, stretching from the peaks of Berg Mountain down to the saltwater of Blake Channel and the eastern edge of Wrangell Island. Interior access at the turn of the 21st century remained limited, primarily supported by Trail 527 and small remote outposts like the Marten Lake Cabin (FS) located near the shores of Marten Lake.

Drainage systems such as Aaron Creek, Berg Creek, and the Harding River carve through the terrain, connecting a series of high-altitude lakes including Upper Marten Lake and Tom Lake. This survey reflects the remote character of the region as it was documented through imagery and topographical revision between 1948 and 2000, showing a wilderness largely unchanged by industrial development, save for the presence of a Free Powerline and isolated Forest Service infrastructure.