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1959 Map of Yakutat A-1, 1977 Print
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1959 Map of Yakutat A-1

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Alsek River dominates this coastal landscape as it flows through the Brabazon Range toward the Gulf of Alaska. Surveyed in the late 1940s and 1950s, the map illustrates the complex glacial and fluvial geography of the Tongass National Forest before significant modern environmental changes. The presence of Cabins along the northern banks suggests seasonal reliance on the river system for travel and subsistence in an otherwise unpopulated wilderness. Massive ice fields, including the Alsek Glacier and the Grand Plateau Glacier, press against the inland mountains, while the Doame River drains through Lower Doame Lake and Upper Doame Lake. The map specifically notes an indefinite National Forest Boundary, reflecting the ongoing efforts of the International Boundary Commission to delineate these remote northern reaches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain