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2017 Map of Yakutat D-5 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Yakutat D-5 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve define this coastal glacial landscape in the 2017 Yakutat D-5 NW quadrangle. The topography is dominated by massive ice flows, including the Lucia Glacier, Atrevida Glacier, and Turner Glacier, which descend from high mountain elevations toward the Gulf of Alaska. Near the shoreline, the melting ice feeds complex drainage patterns such as Esker Stream, where the landscape shifts from ice and rock to coastal wetlands.

Prominent landmarks like Amphitheater Knob and Terrace Point provide topographical reference points amidst the shifting glacial margins. This map captures the intersection of large-scale geological processes and protected wilderness, illustrating how the Galiano Glacier and Black Glacier interact with the rugged coastal terrain. The lack of roads or permanent settlements emphasizes the remote, natural character of this section of the Yakutat City and Borough.