2017 Map of Seward A-8 SW

About this map

Kenai Fjords National Park occupies the central expanse of this 2017 survey, revealing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and high-altitude topography. The map documents the northern reaches of several prominent frozen rivers, including Skilak Glacier in the northwest, the sprawling Bear Glacier near the center, and Aialik Glacier to the south. These glaciers serve as the primary hydrologic drivers for the surrounding region, carving deep valleys between sharp ridgelines. As a modern digital topo, the sheet provides precise elevation data through the park's interior, tracking the ice margins and rocky summits across townships t1s r4w, t1s r3w, t2s r4w, and t2s r3w. This detailed record serves as a vital baseline for observing the glaciated terrain of the Kenai Peninsula in the early twenty-first century.