Blackstone Bay dominates this coastal landscape where the waters of Prince William Sound reach deep into the glaciated terrain of the Chugach National Forest. The geography is defined by an immense network of ice, including the Whittier Glacier, Ripley Glacier, and Tebenkof Glacier, which flow toward the shoreline. In the center of the bay, Willard Island sits as a prominent landmark amidst the surrounding peaks. The map also records the jurisdictional boundary between the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Valdez-Cordova Census Area. This 2018 survey illustrates the complex glacial formations of the era, such as the Lawrence Glacier and Marquette Glacier, providing a technical look at the intersection of maritime and alpine environments.
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1951 · Seward
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Seward D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seward C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seward D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seward C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Seward D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Seward D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Seward C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Seward C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Seward
USGS Topo · 1:250,000