2014 Map of Cordova D-2 SE

About this map

The Copper River and its major tributaries carve through this Alaskan wilderness at a point where the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park meets the Chugach National Forest. The confluence of the Bremner River and the Copper River creates a complex drainage system, characterized by the narrow passage of Baird Canyon to the south. This terrain is defined by extreme elevation changes and glacial runoff, with the Allen River and Wernicke River feeding into the main channel. Human presence is minimal, noted primarily by the Wernicke River Trail which provides a terrestrial path through the river valley. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the region as it existed in the early 21st century, showing how the river systems dominate the land-use patterns of these protected federal lands.