2021 Map of Bradfield Canal A-2 NW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this section of the Coast Mountains along the international boundary between the United States and Canada. The landscape is defined by severe glacial activity and high alpine hydrology, where the Grassy Creek Glacier feeds into steep drainage systems. To the north, Smith Lake sits near the headwaters of these glacial flows, while the Leduc River carves through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This 2021 survey provides a contemporary view of these protected federal lands, illustrating the complex relationship between permanent ice fields and the riparian corridors of the Alaskan panhandle. The map documents the remote terrain surrounding Mt Blaine, highlighting the stark relief and significant elevation changes characteristic of this wilderness region.