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1948 Map of Mount Fairweather D-2

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mount Fairweather D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Glacier Bay National Monument dominates this mid-century topographic record, capturing a landscape of retreating ice and deep tidewater channels. The survey reveals the complex coastline of Glacier Bay, where numerous glacial systems such as Carroll Glacier and the Burroughs Glacier meet the sea. The map detail highlights the dramatic relief of the coastal range, including Mt Wordie and Mt Merriam, which overlook the deep waters of Queen Inlet and Rendu Inlet.

Oceanic features are recorded with precision, from the expansive Tidal Flat zones to isolated landforms like Composite Island. The southern portion of the sheet focuses on the verdant Gilbert Island and the protected waters of Blue Mouse Cove, providing researchers with a baseline for studying post-glacial succession and coastal change. This document serves as a critical snapshot of the region's geography before decades of further glacial thinning altered the northern inlets.