2021 Map of Yakutat C-3 NE

About this map

Saint Elias Mountains define the dramatic high-elevation landscape of this 2021 survey, where extreme glacial activity shapes the terrain within the Tongass National Forest. The map captures a high-resolution view of the ice fields and drainage patterns in a remote corner of Alaska, centered on the intersection of several township lines including t25s r38e and t26s r39e. Unlike many coastal Alaskan maps, the focus here is strictly on the massive glacial systems, specifically the East Nunatak Glacier and West Nunatak Glacier. The dense contour lines illustrate the steep vertical relief and deep icy valleys characteristic of this portion of the northern Pacific coast ranges, providing researchers and glaciologists with a modern record of ice extent and mountain morphology.