2021 Map of Yakutat D-4 NW

About this map

Hubbard Glacier and the steep slopes of the Saint Elias Mountains define this coastal landscape where the ice meets Disenchantment Bay. The map reveals the dramatic interface between high alpine terrain and marine environments, protected by the massive boundaries of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Tongass National Forest. Inland, sharp peaks such as Mt Alexander and Mt McCarty rise above glacier-carved valleys, while the shoreline is marked by prominent landforms like Gilbert Point and Marble Point. The inclusion of Osier Island and the drainage of Calahonda Creek provides a clear view of the shifting geomorphology of this glacial fjord system, essential for researchers tracking glacial advance and shoreline change in the Yakutat region.