2017 Map of Yakutat C-3 NW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this Alaskan landscape, where the shifting ice of several prominent glaciers defines the local geography. The map illustrates a transitional glacial environment, capturing the positions of West Nunatak Glacier and Hidden Glacier as they appeared in 2017. To the south, the presence of Fourth Glacier and the Yakutat Glacier demonstrates the immense ice field network that has shaped the drainage and elevation patterns of the region. A notable mountain landmark, Black Tit, stands as a fixed point amidst the ice, offering a reference for the dramatic elevation changes that exceed 4,000 feet in some sectors of the quadrangle. This survey provides a baseline for understanding the state of these massive ice bodies during a period of documented glacial movement.