1995 Map of Seward D-5
USGS Topo · Published 1999About this map
Whittier serves as the focal point of this Chugach mountain landscape, positioned along the shores of Passage Canal where the rail Tunnel provides a vital link through the granite peaks. This 1995 revision reveals a transition from industrial and military utility to recreational use, evidenced by the Begich Boggs Visitor Center and the Byron Glacier Trail. The map details a complex glacial environment where the Portage Glacier and Harriman Glacier dominate the high country, feeding into the Twentymile River and Placer River systems. Local industrial history is noted by the presence of the Portage Mine and Oil Tanks near the coastline. Coastal features like Shotgun Cove and Emerald Bay define the shoreline of Whittier Bay, illustrating the area's dual character as a deep-water port and a gateway to the Alaskan wilderness.
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Editions of this 1995 Seward D-5 Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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