1959 Map of McCarthy B-2, 1966 Print
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1959 Map of McCarthy B-2

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Mount Bona and Mount Churchill dominate this high-altitude Alaskan landscape as it was documented in the late 1950s. The terrain is defined by massive glacial systems, specifically the broad expanse of Klutlan Glacier and the southern reach of Barnard Glacier. Mapped using photogrammetric methods from 1957 aerial photography, the sheet provides a stark record of a roadless wilderness where ice and elevation are the primary features. Numerous crevasses are marked across the glacial surfaces, indicating the dynamic and hazardous nature of the ice fields during this period. The absence of any human-made infrastructure, trails, or settlements underscores the isolation of this sector of the Saint Elias Mountains during the mid-twentieth century.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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