1960 Map of McCarthy D-8, 1965 Print
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1960 Map of McCarthy D-8

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Scotty Peak anchors the southern reaches of this 1960s study, standing above a landscape dominated by the movement of an expansive Glacier. The topography reflects a region shaped by glacial retreat and advancement, with numerous Crevasses marked throughout the ice fields. Water drainage is defined by the Kluvesna River, which flows through the southwestern corner, fed by tributaries including Fall Creek, Mineral Creek, and Surprise Creek. Based on 1957 aerial photography and 1960 field annotations, the map documents a transitional period in Alaskan surveying where photogrammetric methods began to capture high-altitude details. The presence of the Base Line survey marker indicates the fundamental land measurement systems being established in this part of the Alaskan wilderness. This map provides a technical view of the glaciated terrain before modern climate shifts significantly altered these perennial ice structures.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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