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1948 Map of Mount Fairweather D-1

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mount Fairweather D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Glacier Bay National Monument dominates this mid-century topographic record, capturing a landscape defined by retreating ice and deepening waterways. The dramatic convergence of Muir Inlet and Wachusett Inlet reveals the profound impact of glacial movement on the Alaskan coast. Prominent ice masses like the Burroughs Glacier and Casement Glacier are shown pressing against coastal ridges such as Idaho Ridge and the Curtis Hills.

The presence of naming conventions like Tlingit Pt and Maquinna Cove provides a geographical connection to indigenous heritage and early exploration amidst the towering peaks of Mt Wright and Pyramid Peak. This survey, revised with 1970s aerial photography, offers a precise look at the shifting shorelines around Adams Inlet and the exposed shoals near Sebree Island before the continued acceleration of glacial recession in the late 20th century.