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1995 Map of Valdez A-8

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Valdez A-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Chugach National Forest encompasses the majority of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the massive Columbia Glacier and Shoup Glacier dominate the terrain. This mid-1990s revision reveals the intricate relationship between the ice and the sea, specifically around Port Valdez and the Valdez Narrows. Maritime infrastructure is carefully noted, including the USCG Radar Tower and several light stations such as the Middle Rock Light and Boat Light near Potato Point. These markings illustrate the critical importance of navigation within the Valdez Arm and Jack Bay during this era.

The topographic detail captures the transition from glacial heights like Mount Thomas and Mount Cameron down to the water’s edge at Sawmill Bay. Unique features such as the Lighthouse Reserve and the Shoup Bay State Marine Park demonstrate the blend of federal and state land management protecting the coastline. Further inland, the map traces the high-altitude route of Anderson Pass and the isolated waters of Lake No 1 and Danish Lake.