1960 Map of Juneau C-1

About this map

Matthes Glacier and the expansive Taku Glacier dominate this 1960 coastal Alaskan interior, revealing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and high-altitude basins. Within the Tongass National Forest, the map identifies the Nunatak Chalet, a rare human outpost positioned near the Icy Basin. The topography is marked by significant mountaineering and geological landmarks, including the jagged Organ Pipes and the aptly named Hades Highway, which cuts across the upper reaches of Demorest Glacier. This survey captures the region after the 1948 aerial photography and 1960 field annotations, documenting the intricate patterns of crevasses and the southern movements of the North Branch Norris Glacier toward Guardian Mountain. The presence of numerous named peaks such as Centurian Peak and Vantage Peak suggests the importance of this terrain for early surveying and alpine exploration.