2016 Map of Valdez B-7 SE

About this map

Glacial ice dominates this high-altitude Alaskan landscape north of Valdez, where massive ice fields converge and carve the surrounding peaks. The massive Valdez Glacier and Klutina Glacier dominate the northern and central portions of the map, their frozen flow defining the drainage patterns toward the coast. These glaciers are flanked by prominent peaks, including Mt Logan, Mt Brookfield, and Mt Mahlo, which serve as permanent markers in this shifting icy terrain. Toward the southern extent, the map captures the headwaters of Mineral Cr, flowing from the Mineral Creek Glacier. This survey provides a precise record of the extent of these ice bodies, including the Stephens Glacier and Shoup Glacier, at a specific point in the early 21st century, offering a baseline for studying the changing character of Alaska’s coastal mountains.