Geology of the Portage Pass Area, Alaska
Description:
Abstract: The Portage Pass area is in south-central Alaska, and includes part of the narrow
neck of land that joins the Kenai Peninsula with the mainland to the north. This
region is in general mountainous, elevations ranging from sea level to more than
4,000 feet on the peaks bordering the area. Several glaciers, all of which are
apparently receding, extend into the area. Vegetation, chiefly alder and cottonwood
on the valley lowlands and some spruce and hemlock on the lower slopes,
extends to…
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Date:
1943
Creator:
Barnes, Farrell F.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department