2023 Map of Valdez B-8 SE

About this map

Chugach National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this remote Alaskan terrain, where high-altitude ice and granite dominate the landscape. The northeastern portion of the map is defined by the massive Columbia Glacier, an immense ice field flowing through the mountains toward the sea. Dramatic elevations are marked by several prominent summits, including Tazcol Peak in the east and Pandora Peak at the center of the sheet, while Divider Mountain rises sharply in the southwest. This map reveals a region largely untouched by road infrastructure or permanent human settlement, instead documenting a wilderness of vertical relief and moving ice. The survey effectively captures the boundary where the coastal forest meets the glacial interior, providing a clear record of the area's geological and glaciological features as they appeared in 2023.