2016 Map of Valdez B-4 SE

About this map

The Tiekel River valley serves as a primary corridor for modern Alaskan infrastructure, carving through the high elevations of the Unorganized Borough. Parallel ribbons of transportation and energy dominate the western edge of this survey, where the Richardson Highway and the Alaska Pipeline follow the natural contours of the river's path. These critical lifelines facilitate movement between the interior and the coast, crossing numerous tributaries such as Squaw Cr and Stuart Cr. To the east, the landscape transitions into a network of steep drainage basins and alpine peaks, defined by Fall Cr and the Tsina River. The mapping of these townships highlights the relationship between the state's challenging geography and the essential engineering projects that traverse it.