McMurdo Sea Ice Routes 2014-15

Map Information: Map Projection: LATITUDE/LONGITUDE GRID Data Sources:

Map by Brad Herried Lambert Conformal Conic Projection Units in Degrees 15-meter pansharpened, true-color (bands 4-3-2) Landsat 8 OLI imagery from NASA/USGS
Polar Geospatial Center Standard Parallels at 76°40'S and 79°60'S Parallels (latitude): 5' interval Image date: November 21st, 2014
Central Meridian at 166°30'E Meridians (longitude): 15' interval Sea ice routes/roads and status, fish hut and research sites, and sea ice conditions from Ned Corkran (FS&T),

McMurdo Station to Cape Royds

PGC Reference ID: ANT NAV-OS2011-004 Jeff Scanniello (USAP Surveyor), and William Ames (Fleet Operations)
November 2014 WGS 1984 Datum Lines of longitude indicate True North Antarctic Specially Protected Area boundaries provided by Colin Harris, Environmental Research and Assessment
version 2.0 - revised 11/26/2014 Placenames derived from SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica

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this map. Proceed with caution. Sensor Array (CTBTO) and

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Roads & Routes Sea Ice Crossings Protected Areas

Arrival Heights

Happy Camper
Sea Ice Route Antarctic Specially
77°50'S

77°50'S

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CROSSING
Notes: No unauthorized crossing
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of ice shelf transition.

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PE GA SU S SH O R T C U T RO A D

Distance Matrix:
Distances shown on the map are calculated between the dots along
the route and reported in miles, with kilometers in parentheses. Field 3 km Clear Zone
See example to the right. Below are frequently-travelled distances, 1.00 (1.61)
which include commonly-referenced start and end points. miles (kilometers)
6.92 (11.14)

14)

Notes: Do not drive on or enter skiways,

runways, or launch pads, or clear
h 20

zones unless authorized.

Route/Road Name Start & End Point Miles Kilometers Notes: Track vehicles only.
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Sea Ice Routes Closes early December 2014.

0.72 (1.15)

Cape Evans Route McMurdo Station Transition to Cape Evans 17.00 27.36
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Cape Royds Route Cape Evans Junction to Backdoor Bay 6.83 11.00
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B-017 Turnoff B-017 Turnoff Junction to B-017 Hole 2 5.65 9.08

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Turtle Rock Turnoff Turtle Junction to Turtle Rock 4.29 6.91 el
Big Razorback Turnoff Big Razorback Junction to Big Razorback Island 0.69 1.11 Sh
Evans Wall Route Evans Wall Junction to Cape Evans Wall 2.13 3.43 Ice
Pegasus Road Shortcut McMurdo Station Transition to Pegasus Field 8.33 13.42
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Pegasus Shortcut Road UT

Established Roads H P
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Transition OL
Pegasus Road Scott Base Transition to Pegasus Field 14.20 22.85 E
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Williams Field Road Scott Base Transition to Williams Field 4.84 7.79 AV
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Recreational Routes
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Castle Rock Loop Trail Arrival Heights to Scott Base Transition 14.20 22.85 )
77°55'S

77°55'S

Cape Armitage Loop McMurdo Station Transition to Scott Base 4.84 7.79

Important Notes:
This map may not contain the most up-to-date route, sea ice
crack, or status information for McMurdo roads and sea ice routes.
Light Vehicle Information:
The maximum crack widths allowable for vehicles remain the
same as 1/3 of the effective track width of the vehicle.
M c M u r d o
.20)
Check if route is suitable for wheel vehicle, track vehicle, or 6.96 (11
recreational use before travelling. Not all recreational routes are Light Vehicle Sea Ice Guidelines
shown. Please note there is no unauthorized travel on Maximum Minimum Ice Thickness - inches (cm.)
non-established roads and may require check-out from MacOps Effective
Vehicle
or the Firehouse. Crack Width Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4
inches (cm.)
BLAC K ISLA ND TRAV ERSE

Refer to the McMurdo Sound Sea Ice Report which can be found at Pisten Bully 36 (91) 12 (30) 12 (30) 17 (43) 17 (43)
the locations below. For all other inquiries contact Field Support Hägglund 27 (70) 15 (38) 16 (41) 21 (53) 22 (55)
& Training (FS&T) at x2345.
Snowmobile 20 (51) 5 (13) 5 (13) 6 (15) 7 (18)
1.13)
0.70 (
I c e S h e l f
McMurdo Intranet: Mattracks 15 (38) 12 (30) 13 (33) 17 (43) 18 (46)
http://intranet.mcmurdo.usap.gov/seaIceReport/contentPage.aspx?id=275 Pegasus
Ice Temperatures
McMurdo Common (I:) Drive:
I:/Collaboration/Sea Ice Reports 2014-15/ Period ˚F ˚C Field
Period 1 < 14 < -10
Map Disclaimer:
Period 2 14 to 23 -10 to -5
This map is for reference use only. The map authors and data
providers assume no liability to the accuracy of the data provided Period 3 23 to 27 -5 to -3
on this map, as it changes frequently. Research sites and crack Period 4 27 to 28.5 -3 to -2
crossings are approximate and other cracks may exist. Please
proceed on all sea ice roads with caution and under the guidelines
established by the United States Antarctic Program.

Kilometers 0 ½ 1 2 3 4 5

Miles 0 ½ 1 2 3 4 5 North-West White Island

Scale 1:63,360 (1 inch ≈ 1 mile) when printed at 24"x36" ASPA No. 137

165°45'E 166°E 166°15'E 166°30'E 166°45'E 167°E 167°15'E