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2016 Map of Valdez B-2 NE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Valdez B-2 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The settlement of Chitina occupies a high point overlooking the confluence of significant interior waterways, serving as a gateway to the expansive Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. The landscape is defined by the powerful southward flow of the Copper River, which carves through the dramatic Wood Canyon near the southern edge of the survey. This 2016 topographic study reveals the sparse but vital infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Copper River Spur.

Numerous drainages such as O'Brien Cr, Haley Cr, and Eskilida Cr feed into the main river channel from the surrounding high elevations. The placement of Chitina at the intersection of these water routes and the primary roadway highlights its enduring role as a hub for transportation and access to the Alaskan wilderness. The map details the complex shoreline of the river, showing the shifting channels and numerous small tributaries like Taral Cr and Tenas Cr that drain the eastern slopes.