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GLACIER DAMMED LAKES IN THE TAZLINA RIVER BASIN

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Tazlina Glacier
Nelchina Glacier

Glacier dammed lakes in the Tazlina River Basin

Lake locations and lake identifiers are from a study by Dave Wolfe with the study reference below.

Wolfe, D.F.G. 2008. M.S. Thesis: Glacier dammed ice marginal lakes: changes since 1971.
Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage. 85pp., including 4 tables, 9 figures; plus 9 Plates, 4 Appendices (60pp.).

Click on the tabs at the top of the image to get a more detailed map for the area and information on each lake.



Links to Additional Information

  • Photos of glacier dammed lakes in both areas
  • Annual Tazlina River peak flows with and without glacier dammed lake releases
  • Hydrographs of Tazlina River flow hydrographs for glacier dammed lakes releases in the 1960s-70s

    Note that if you right click any of the above links and choose to open the link in a new tab or new window, you will retain this window and map for reference.
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