
Mt Balchen rises as a prominent landmark within this high-elevation corridor of the Alaska Range, where massive ice flows define the physical geography. The map documents the convergence of several major ice systems, including Gillam Glacier and Hayes Glacier in the north, along with the West Fork Glacier and Susitna Glacier further south. This 2024 survey captures the modern extent of these glacial features, providing essential data for researchers monitoring the shifting landscape of the Matanuska-Susitna region. The lack of road infrastructure or human settlements on the map underscores the isolation and scale of these frozen river systems as they carve through the peaks.
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1950 · Mount Hayes
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Healy B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Healy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Mount Hayes
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Mount Hayes B-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Healy C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Mount Hayes C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Healy B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Mount Hayes
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Healy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000