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2016 Map of Valdez A-8 SW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Valdez A-8 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Columbia Glacier dominates the northern reaches of this coastal Alaskan landscape, its massive ice front interacting with the waters of Columbia Bay. Situated within the Chugach National Forest, the terrain is defined by the complex hydrography of Prince William Sound and the numerous glacial meltwater streams that feed into it. The presence of named water bodies like Boreas Lake and Devils Lake high in the mountain valleys provides a detailed look at the drainage patterns of this glacially-carved environment.

Several significant tributaries, including Number One River, Stellar Cr, and Clear Cr, flow through the wilderness, illustrating the dynamic nature of the watershed near the turn of the 21st century. Geologic interest is highlighted by Fault Cr, while the township and range lines of the Public Land Survey System overlay the natural features, marking the formal boundaries of this unorganized borough territory.