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2023 Map of Valdez B-4 SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Valdez B-4 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Alaska Pipeline and the Richardson Highway parallel each other through this mountain passage, illustrating the heavy infrastructure required for transit and energy in this part of Alaska. The landscape is defined by the confluence of major glacial-fed drainages, notably the Tsina River and the Tiekel River, which carve deep paths through the high-elevation terrain. This corridor serves as a vital artery for the state's interior, following the natural grades established by watercourses like Ts'akae Creek and Stuart Creek.

Modern mapping from the 2020s highlights how the transportation network remains anchored to these traditional routes. Smaller land markers, such as the 4 Mile Trl, suggest local access points into the backcountry adjacent to the primary highway. The map also records the hydrography of the Fall Creek drainage, capturing the complex network of mountain streams and steep elevation contours that dictate the layout of regional infrastructure.