1948 Map of Skagway C-2

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The Coast Range dominates this 1948 survey of the high mountain wilderness along the international boundary between Alaska and British Columbia. The map captures a landscape defined by massive ice fields and active glacial movement, with the sprawling Chilkat Glacier flowing toward the northwest and the Ferebee Glacier carving through the central southern portion of the quadrangle. This aerial-photogrammetric study reveals the topographical complexity of the era, showcasing the sharp peaks and steep drainage systems that feed into the Norse River. To the southeast, the Irene Glacier descends from the vicinity of Mt Yeatman, providing a detailed look at the frozen terrain at the edge of the United States and Canada border before significant modern recession.