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The Alaska Panhandle's bizarre, ocean-blocking border is actually the result of a massive geographical mistake made by two European superpowers in 1825. Diplomats blindly signed a treaty to draw a boundary along the crest of coastal mountains they had never even seen. This seemed like a perfectly neat solution until explorers realized that the continuous mountain ridge they agreed upon literally did not exist. Instead of a clear dividing line, the region is a chaotic, impassable patchwork of random peaks and deep fjords that makes daily life incredibly difficult for modern residents. Click the video to explore the wild history behind this cartographic illusion and see how a completely fictional mountain range accidentally gave the United States control of Canada's coastline. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.