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1960 Map of Juneau C-2

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Juneau C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Taku Glacier and the surrounding icefields dominate this mid-century topographic record of the coastal mountains near Juneau. The survey captures a landscape defined by massive ice movements, including the Mendenhall Glacier and the Northwest Branch, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Tongass National Forest before more modern glacial retreat.

Jagged nunataks and granite spires pierce the ice throughout the Taku Range, featuring prominent landmarks like the Mendenhall Towers, The Snow Towers, and the distinctive Little Matterhorn. The map detail shows the intricate crevasse fields of the Eagle Glacier and Herbert Glacier, providing a technical look at the high-altitude terrain as it was field-annotated in 1960. Mountaineering and geological history are well-represented by the naming of various peaks such as Glacier King, Flower Tower, and Emperor Peak.