2016 Map of Valdez B-3 SE

About this map

Copper River flows prominently through this Alaskan landscape, cutting a deep valley between steep mountain ridges as it travels south. This 2016 survey illustrates a largely untouched wilderness within the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, where the river serves as the primary drainage for the surrounding peaks. High-elevation glacial features are evident, such as the drainage from Cirque Cr, which feeds into the larger river system from the west. The topography is defined by sharp contour lines that reach elevations over 5,000 feet, highlighting the dramatic vertical rise from the riverbanks. The mapping of this area reflects the continued preservation of one of the nation's largest protected wilderness areas, emphasizing the raw natural hydrology and glaciated terrain of the region.