1953 Map of Valdez A-4

About this map

Richardson Highway and the modern corridor of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline cut through this glacial landscape during the early 1950s, following the path of the Tsina River. The map highlights a critical mountain corridor where the highway maneuvers toward Marshall Pass, a historically significant route for travelers moving inland from the coast. The topography is dominated by massive ice fields and summits, including the Woodworth Glacier and Mount Billy Mitchell.