
The intricate coastal waterways of the Copper River delta define this 2024 landscape in the Chugach National Forest. Characterized by a complex network of glacial silt deposits and braided channels, the area features prominent water passages like Long Island Channel and Flag Point Channel. These shifting maritime arteries are critical to the region's geography, illustrating how the river's output interacts with the Gulf of Alaska. Further west, Castle Island Slough winds through the wetlands, providing a glimpse into the tidal and freshwater drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Alaska coast for decades. The map serves as a contemporary record of these dynamic hydrological features, useful for tracing the evolution of the delta's shoreline and navigable paths.
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1948 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Cordova C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Cordova B-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Cordova C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Cordova B-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova B-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1959 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:250,000