Series: BAS(UKAHT)
Series number: 2
Scale: 1:250 000
Edition: 2
Published: 2017
Size: 84 x 88 cm
Size Folded: 22.5 x 13.5 cm
Format: Double-sided, Flat or Folded
ISBN: Folded 978-1-85531-194-6, Flat 978-0-85665-197-7
Description:
The map covers the area of the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula between Brabant Island and Adelaide Island, including: Gerlache Strait; Lemaire Channel; Palmer Station; Vernadsky Station; Grandidier Channel; Crystal Sound and Port Lockroy Historic Site. It also covers part of the east coast including Exasperation Inlet, Crane Glacier and the western edge of Larsen C Ice Shelf. It connects to map BAS/UKAHT 3 to the north and to Adelaide Island and Arrowsmith Peninsula to the south, giving full coverage of the Antarctic Peninsula north of Marguerite Bay.
The map shows topographic detail with a Landsat 8 satellite image mosaic backdrop. It includes coastline; elevation information as contours and selected mountain summit heights; UK place-names; scientific research stations; Historic Sites and Monuments (HSMs) and Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs).
The map is printed on water-resistant paper and the folded version comes in a card cover.
Produced in collaboration with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust.