
The Tongass National Forest dominates this Alaskan landscape, where the shifting hydrology of glacial outwash plains defines the terrain. The expansive Dangerous River and the Ahrnklin River create a complex network of braided channels and wetlands as they move toward the coast. A single terrestrial artery, the Yak. Road to Dangerous River, provides access into this remote section of the forest, reflecting the limited infrastructure of the Yakutat City and Borough. The map reveals a land primarily shaped by natural forces rather than permanent settlement, illustrating the wild, unpeopled character of the Dangerous River basin in the early 21st century. This survey is essential for understanding the contemporary topography of one of the nation's most significant protected wilderness areas.
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1951 · Yakutat
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Yakutat C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1959 · Yakutat C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1959 · Yakutat B-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1959 · Yakutat B-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1959 · Yakutat
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1987 · Yakutat C-4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1987 · Yakutat C-4 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1987 · Yakutat B-4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1997 · Yakutat C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360