1959 Map of Gulkana B-1, 1979 Print
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1959 Map of Gulkana B-1

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Wrangell - St Elias National Monument dominates this mid-century topographic record, capturing the high-altitude glacial landscape of south-central Alaska. Based on aerial photography and field annotations from the late 1950s, the terrain is defined by the massive slow-moving ice of Sheep Glacier and West Glacier. These frozen features carve through the topography alongside Drop Glacier, feeding the headwaters of drainage systems like Boulder Creek and Sheep Creek. Near the center of the sheet, the peak of Capital Mountain rises as a prominent landmark amidst the contour lines. The map reveals an area of pure wilderness with no roads or trails recorded, emphasizing the remote nature of the monument before the era of modern accessibility.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.6 inches

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