Bering Lake and the Bering River dominate this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the glacial drainage systems meet the tidal influence of the Gulf of Alaska. The terrain is defined by the steep southern reaches of the Chugach Mountains, rising sharply from the basin to the summit of Mount Hamilton. This 2014 survey documents a complex hydrological network within the Chugach National Forest, featuring numerous named waterways such as Shepherd Cr, Steele Cr, and Dick Cr that carve through the high-elevation contours. At the northern edge of the lake, Poul Point stands as a distinct topographical marker where the mountains meet the water. The map provides a clear record of the area's natural boundaries and the intricate paths of creeks like Falls Eagle and Basin Cr as they flow toward the coastal flats.
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1948 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Cordova B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Cordova A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Cordova A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Cordova B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360