2019 Map of Mount Katmai B-4 SW

About this map

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes defines this section of Katmai National Park, where the volcanic landscape of the Alaska Peninsula remains etched by high-altitude drainages and dramatic peaks. The central ash-filled valley is flanked by the Buttress Range to the west and the prominent heights of Baked Mtn and Falling Mtn to the east. Water systems including the River Lethe and Knife Creek cut through the volcanic deposits, while Mt Cerberus stands as a sentinel at the southern reaches of the valley floor. This 2019 survey provides a precise look at the modern topography of this geologic landmark, documenting the way wind and water have carved the volcanic tuff since the historic 1912 eruption that created the valley.