1953 Map of Cordova D-5, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Cordova D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Chugach Mountains peaks dominate this high-altitude topographic study, defining a landscape of ice and stone in the early 1950s. The northern reaches of the Chugach National Forest are clearly delineated by the Forest Boundary (Approximate), marking the transition from protected federal lands into the surrounding wilderness. The drainage of the Gravina River carves through the southern portion of the sheet, fed by the massive Woodworth Glacier to the east. Extensive Crevasses are mapped across the glacial surfaces, providing a detailed record of the movement and structure of the ice fields during this era of aerial photogrammetric survey. This map serves as a primary source for understanding the mid-century extent of these glacial systems before decades of environmental change.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions16.86 x 20.7 inches

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