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2017 Map of Mount Saint Elias A-5 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Saint Elias A-5 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Saint Elias Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the international border in the Yakutat Borough of Alaska. This terrain is defined by the massive movement of ice within the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, where the glacial topography is marked by the presence of Valerie Glacier and Turner Glacier. The map illustrates the extreme verticality of this protected wilderness, showcasing the intricate contour lines of some of North America's highest peaks.

The boundary between the United States and Canada runs through the northwestern corner, underscoring the remote and transboundary nature of this alpine environment. This survey provides a precise look at the glacial reaches and rock formations before the continued shifts of the 21st century, serving as a primary record for those studying the physical geography and glaciology of this corner of the Alaska coast.