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2023 Map of Valdez A-8 NW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Valdez A-8 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Chugach National Forest provides the backdrop for this high-latitude terrain, where glacial ice meets the complex coastline of Alaska's Chugach Census Area. The massive flow of Columbia Glacier dominates the southern portion of the quadrangle, representing a significant feature of the maritime-mountain interface. To the north, the sharp relief of Divider Mountain rises above the ice and coastal waters, marking the boundary between distinct glacial drainage basins.

This 2023 survey documents the modern extent of the ice within the t7s r9w and t8s r9w townships. The landscape is defined almost entirely by its natural features, with the absence of roads or settlements reflecting the isolation of this corner of the national forest. Researchers can trace the topography of the peaks and the contours of the ice field, documenting the character of this glacial environment at a specific moment in the early 21st century.