2014 Map of Cordova D-1 SW

About this map

The Chugach Mountains dominate this high-latitude Alaskan terrain, providing the source for the Wernicke Glacier which feeds into the braided channels of the Wernicke River. This landscape is defined by the intersection of massive federal land tracts, where the southern boundary of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park meets the northern reaches of the Chugach National Forest. The absence of any roads, settlements, or infrastructure reflects the extreme nature of the Cordoba D-1 region, where natural glacial flow and topography dictate the environment. Geologists and researchers can use this survey to examine the 21st-century extent of glacial ice and the drainage patterns that characterize this segment of the Unorganized Borough.