2016 Map of Cordova D-2 NW

About this map

Copper River and Bremner River dominate this wild glacial landscape, where massive waterways converge near the border of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Chugach National Forest. The map illustrates a complex fluvial environment where the main river channels break into braided streams and the Nels Miller Slough. To the south, the icy expanse of the Shiels Glacier is visible, with the Shiels Glacier Trail providing a designated route through the terminal moraine and outwash plains. Another historic path, the Heney Glacier Trail, cuts across the western portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the long-established transit corridors used to navigate this corner of the Unorganized Borough. This survey provides a precise record of the shifting silt deposits and hydrological patterns where these major glacial rivers meet.