1960 Map of Valdez A-8

About this map

The Columbia Glacier dominates the western landscape of this 1960 survey, illustrating a massive glacial system long before the significant retreats observed in later decades. The terrain is a complex network of ice and water within the Chugach National Forest, featuring the distinct Great Nunatak and the ice-carved waters of Valdez Arm. To the east, the maritime importance of the region is evident through the deep-water passage of the Valdez Narrows and the sheltered Jack Bay. Named summits like Mount Thomas and Mount Cameron rise above active ice fields, including the Shoup Glacier and Anderson Glacier. The map captures a critical point of northern topography where the Valdez corporate boundary meets the rugged coastal wilderness, preserving the state of the coastline at Tongue Pt and Potato Pt as they appeared prior to modern shifts in glacial and sea-level dynamics.