2016 Map of Valdez A-3 NE

About this map

The Copper River defines the dramatic topography of this Alaska interior landscape, carving a deep corridor between the protected wilderness of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park to the east and the Chugach National Forest to the southwest. This 2016 survey captures the area at a time of preserved natural state, where major tributaries like the Tiekel River and Dewey Cr meet the glacial waters of the Copper. Evidence of human passage is minimal, concentrated on the Cleave Creek Trail in the southern portion of the map. The elevation data reveals the sheer verticality of the terrain surrounding Thunder Creek, illustrating the glacial valleys and ridges that characterize this part of the Unorganized Borough. This document is an essential reference for understanding the hydrological network and the intersection of federal forest and park boundaries in this portion of the state.