2016 Map of Valdez C-1 NE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent National Preserve dominate this section of the Wrangell Mountains, where the glacial influence on the terrain is evident. The northern reaches of the map show the terminal area of the Long Glacier, feeding into a complex network of drainages that eventually meet the Kotsina River. Significant peaks such as Alice Peak and Sheep Mtn rise sharply above the deep-cut valleys of Elliott Cr and Deception Cr. The drainage patterns, including the Middle Fork Copper Cr and E Fork Copper Cr, reveal a landscape shaped by ice and elevation, where seasonal runoff flows through named landmarks like Rainbow Cr and Castle Cr. This map captures the high-elevation wilderness of the Chugach-Wrangell interior in the early 21st century, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the region.