2017 Map of Icy Bay D-1 SE

About this map

The Gulf of Alaska coastline dominates the southern portion of this 2017 survey, where the terrestrial landscape of the Yakutat Borough Alaska meets the open sea. Much of the inland area is protected within the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, a region characterized by a complex network of wetlands and tidal flats. The Yana Stream meanders through these lowlands, feeding into the coastal waters via a series of shifting inlets and lagoons. This landscape illustrates a dynamic environment of glacial runoff and maritime influence, where the lack of permanent roads or settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of the park. The map also delineates the Whittier - Yakutat marine route, tracing the maritime connections vital to this corner of the state.