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1948 Map of Mt. Fairweather D-1

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mt. Fairweather D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The vast icy reaches of Glacier Bay National Park dominate this mid-century topographic survey, showing a landscape defined by retreating ice and rising ridges. The central artery of Muir Inlet separates the Idaho Ridge and Oberlin Ridge to the west from the Klotz Hills and the massive Mt Wright to the east. This period of mapping captures the coastal character of the region before modern changes, noting isolated human structures like Garforth Cabin on the shores of Muir Inlet.

Water and ice features are meticulously recorded, from the Burroughs Glacier and Wachusett Inlet in the north to the southern waters of Glacier Bay. Significant coastal landmarks such as Sebree Island and Caroline Pt provide nautical orientation, while the interior is marked by the distinct profiles of Pyramid Peak and The Nunatak. The map also delineates the Wilderness Boundary, reflecting the conservation status of this complex glacial ecosystem.