2017 Map of Petersburg D-1 SW

About this map

LeConte Glacier and the surrounding ice-carved terrain dominate this 2017 survey of the Southeast Alaskan wilderness. Situated within the Tongass National Forest, the landscape is defined by the high-elevation movement of the Shakes Glacier and the Popof Glacier, which flow through steep coastal mountains. The boundary between the Petersburg Borough and Wrangell Borough cuts across the icy slopes, marking a remote administrative line in a region where glacial activity remains the primary architect of the geography. Near the southern edge, the recession and melt of these ice fields feed into Shakes Lake, illustrating the ongoing transition of the Alaskan shoreline. This map offers a technical perspective on the sheer verticality of the coastal range, documenting the relationship between these significant ice masses and the rugged interior of the Alexander Archipelago.