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1951 Map of Icy Bay

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Icy Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Malaspina Glacier dominates the northeastern shoreline of this 1951 reconnaissance survey, where massive ice flows meet the waters of the Gulf of Alaska. This coastal landscape is defined by the shifting interface of glacial runoff and the sea, specifically around Icy Bay and the mouth of the Yahtse River. The mapping shows a largely unsettled maritime wilderness, with the western edge touching the Chugach Nat Forest near Cape Suckling.

Bathymetric contours trace the depths of the Pacific Ocean, while coastal landmarks like Icy Cape and Claybluff Pt serve as critical navigation points for this remote stretch of the Alaska coast. The division between the First Judicial Division and Third Judicial Division is noted near the glacier, reflecting the administrative structure of the territory during the early 1950s. Hydrographic data from USC&GS charts and photogrammetric methods provide a detailed view of the shorelines as they existed before mid-century environmental changes.