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1954 Map of Skagway A-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Skagway A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Glacier Bay National Monument dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and the high peaks of the Takhinsha Mountains. Based on 1948 aerial photography, the map documents the extent of several significant glacial systems, including the sprawling Casement Glacier and McBride Glacier, which flow toward the waters of Muir Inlet. The absence of roads or trails highlights the isolation of this wilderness during the 1950s.

Along the northern edge, the Takhin River cuts through the terrain, fed by the Takhin Glacier and Bertha Glacier. The map identifies specific surveying landmarks such as VABM Fred 29 and provides a detailed view of the National Monument Boundary as it stood at the time of the field annotation. Notable peaks like Red Mountain and the ice-filled valleys of Garrison Glacier showcase the complex topography of this Alaskan panhandle region.