Loading map...

1948 Map of Mt. Fairweather D-2

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mt. Fairweather D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Glacier Bay dominates this mid-century topographic study, which captures the complex coastal environment of Southeast Alaska during a period of significant glacial recession. The map illustrates the dramatic meeting of ice and sea, where massive features like Carroll Glacier and Burroughs Glacier define the shoreline and contribute to the formation of deep waterways like Wachusett Inlet and Rendu Inlet.

Detailed soundings and topographic relief reveal the landforms shaped by ice, such as the Gilbert Peninsula and the prominent heights of Sentinel Peak and Mt Merriam. These boundaries, formally established as Glacier Bay National Park and Glacier Bay Wilderness, reflect the conservation efforts of the late 20th century, providing a baseline for researchers and geologists studying the evolving Alaskan coastline and its network of inlets like Hugh Miller Inlet.