2016 Map of Valdez A-8 NW

About this map

The Columbia Glacier dominates this glacial landscape, showing the terminus and surrounding ice fields within the Chugach National Forest. The map provides a detailed topographic record of the shifting ice and rugged relief of the Unorganized Borough, where the ice meets the sea and the surrounding peaks. To the northeast, Divider Mtn rises as a prominent landmark amongst the steep contours, while Lake Number One sits in the lower elevations to the southeast. The survey area is defined by the intersections of t7s r9w, t7s r10w, t8s r9w, and t8s r10w, reflecting the vast, uninhabited terrain characteristic of this portion of Alaska. The dense contour lines illustrate the extreme elevation changes between the glaciated valleys and the sharp mountain ridges, providing a precise snapshot of the region's physical geography in the early twenty-first century.