The physiographic provinces of Alaska
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Abstract
The wealth of recently accumulated geographic information on Alaska has made desirable a new classification of the state into physiographic divisions. Most of Alaska is now covered by topographic maps of high quality at scales of 1:63,360 and 1:250,000, prepared by multiplex methods from aerial photography. A classification made now is not likely to err through lack of knowledge of the geography and topography of the state; any changes it requires will reflect matters of judgment and taste, rather than ignorance. The accompanying classification was prepared intermittently between 1949 and 1959; most of the work was done between 1956 and 1959. It is hoped that it will bring about a clearer understanding of the geography of Alaska and will stimulate research into the history of development of Alaskan landforms.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The physiographic provinces of Alaska |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 60-146 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr60146 |
| Year Published | 1960 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 76 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
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