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1959 Map of Yakutat D-5, 1974 Print
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1959 Map of Yakutat D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Atrevida Glacier and the massive Lucia Glacier dominate the northern landscape of this coastal survey, where ice meets the tide-water of Disenchantment Bay. The map reveals a dynamic glacial environment, characterized by features such as Amphitheater Knob and the braided outflows of Grand Wash and Strawberry Wash. Within the Tongass National Forest, steep coastal bluffs like Logan Bluffs descend toward the deep waters of Yakutat Bay. The absence of roads or trails emphasizes the isolation of this region in the mid-20th century. Researchers can study the historical positions of the Latouche Glacier and Galiano Glacier, or trace the coastline past Haenke Island to Bancas Point, providing a primary record of the terrain before decades of contemporary glacial recession.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 21 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain