2023 Map of Valdez B-8 NE

About this map

Chugach National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain of this Copper River Census Area quadrangle, where the glacial landscape of the Chugach Mountains is prominently documented. The survey details the expansive Columbia Glacier and the smaller Science Glacier, illustrating the complex ice formations that define this region. High peaks dominate the horizon, including the specifically named Audubon Mtn, Brontosaurus Mtn, and Madean Peak. The map provides a precise record of the topographical contours and elevation changes that characterize this wilderness, offering a snapshot of the glacial and mountain geography as it appeared in the early 21st century. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the remote, protected nature of this forest land, where the physical features themselves—the ice, the summits, and the timberline—serve as the primary landmarks.