1951 Map of Seward A-5

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The Sargent Icefield dominates this 1950s landscape within the Chugach National Forest, serving as the frozen heart of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. This survey captures the massive glacial systems that define the region's hydrography, showing the radial drainage of the Ellsworth Glacier to the northwest and the Chenega Glacier and Tiger Glacier to the northeast. To the south, the terrain descends toward the coast of Puget Bay, where the Puget Glacier and Excelsior Glacier meet the maritime environment. The presence of Excelsior Lake at the foot of its namesake glacier illustrates the dynamic nature of this glacial retreat and formation. High points such as Pinnacle Mountain and Puget Peak rise as nunataks and coastal landmarks above the ice and sea.