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2017 Map of Yakutat D-4 NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Yakutat D-4 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Russell Fiord marks the southwestern boundary of this coastal wilderness, where the steep terrain rises sharply from the waterline into high glacial peaks. The landscape is defined by the massive ice flows of Variagated Glacier in the north and the smaller Orange Glacier situated near the center of the quadrangle. This area serves as a significant intersection of federal land management, split between the southern reaches of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the northern expanse of the Tongass National Forest.

Dominating the central elevations is Mt Stamy, a prominent landmark for navigating the high ridges between the glaciers. The map illustrates the dramatic topographic transition from the fjord's shoreline to the perennial snowfields and glacial ice that characterize this portion of the Yakutat City and Borough. The absence of roads or settlements emphasizes the remote, natural character of this maritime mountain environment in the early 21st century.