‘Boundary’: mapping and visualizing climatically changed landscapes at Kaskawulsh Glacier and Kluane Lake, Yukon

A dramatic shift in landscape boundaries at Kaskawulsh Glacier, Yukon, was captured through a unique collaboration between geoscientists and a visual artist. The research revealed the sudden subcontinental-scale reorganization of drainage caused by climate-induced glacier retreat, leading to the disappearance of Slims River. Using scientific mapping, historic comparative photography, and site-specific sculptural installations, the team documented the significant geological changes that occurred in 2016. This interdisciplinary approach combined on-site artistic interpretations with satellite imagery and historical photographs, providing a comprehensive visual and scientific narrative of the landscape transformation.

Shugar, D. H., Colorado, K. A., Clague, J. J., Willis, M. J., & Best, J. L. (2018). ‘Boundary’: mapping and visualizing climatically changed landscapes at Kaskawulsh Glacier and Kluane Lake, Yukon. Journal of Maps, 15(3), 19–30. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2018.1467349