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1994 Map of Valdez A-3

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Valdez A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Copper River currents dominate this 1990s revision, carving a wide path through a landscape where federal land management boundaries converge. The area serves as a critical junction for the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Wilderness and the Chugach National Forest, illustrating the complex preservation efforts in this part of Alaska. This survey reflects the region's character through its drainage patterns, showing how tributaries like Tiekel River and Tashnuna River feed into the primary river system.

Glacial influence is evidenced by the Schwan Glacier and Cleave Creek Glacier, which define the high-elevation terrain near the landmark of Tashuna. The presence of the Copper River Delta Fish and Wildlife Management Area underscores the importance of the delta ecosystem. Researchers can trace the varied topography from the prominent landmass known as The Peninsula to the numerous creeks such as Thunder Creek and Dewey Creek.