2023 Map of Valdez A-7 SW

About this map

Chugach National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this maritime landscape, where the coastal mountains of Alaska meet the sea. The map details the complex shoreline of Port Valdez to the north and the deep indent of Jack Bay to the south. This terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes rising directly from the water's edge, punctuated only by small drainage features like Salmon Creek on the eastern edge. A tiny navigational landmark, Entrance Island, sits at the mouth of the bay, marking the transition from open water to the sheltered coastal reaches. This 2023 edition provides a modern look at the protected wilderness of the Prince William Sound region, focusing on the natural hydrography and topographical contours rather than human settlement.