
Columbia Glacier dominates the southwestern corner of this survey, representing a significant glaciated landscape within the Chugach NF. The map illustrates the complex topography of the Valdez B-7 NW region, where the ice meets the surrounding mountains and protected forest lands. The absence of roads or permanent settlements emphasizes the character of the area as a high-altitude wilderness, defined primarily by its contour lines and the dividing lines of township and range boundaries. This specific portion of the quadrangle provides a detailed record of the glacial terminus and the vast mountain sections of the Chugach National Forest in the early twenty-first century, offering a clear view of the ice and elevation patterns that define this part of Alaska.
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1952 · Valdez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Valdez B-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1960 · Valdez C-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1960 · Valdez B-8
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1960 · Valdez C-8
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1960 · Valdez
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1993 · Valdez C-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1993 · Valdez C-8
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2016 · Valdez C-7 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2016 · Valdez B-7 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000