2023 Map of Seward C-5 NE

About this map

Blackstone Bay dominates the central corridor of this survey, serving as a deep-water reach of the Pacific Ocean that carves into the mountainous interior of the Chugach National Forest. The landscape is defined by the massive glacial presence that feeds this maritime environment. Seven distinct glaciers reach toward the coast, including the expansive Tebenkof Glacier to the east and the Marquette Glacier and Beloit Glacier to the west. At the heart of the bay sits Willard Island, a prominent landmass rising from the fjord waters. This map captures the dynamic boundary between the marine ecosystem and the retreating ice fields, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Lawrence Glacier, Ripon Glacier, and Cotterell Glacier as they shape the terrain of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.