2019 Map of Valdez C-1 NE

About this map

The Kotsina River cuts through this high-altitude landscape in the Wrangell Mountains, marking a clear boundary between the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve. The terrain is defined by extreme relief, rising from the riverbed to prominent summits like Alice Peak and Sheep Mtn. A network of drainage systems, including Elliott Cr, Copper Cr, and Pass Cr, carves deep into the ridges, illustrating the complex hydrology of this subarctic environment. The presence of the Kotsina River Trail in the southwest corner suggests a historical or recreational corridor through an otherwise roadless wilderness. This map provides a meticulous record of glacial-carved valleys and drainage patterns, essential for understanding the geographic isolation and natural borders within Alaska's interior mountain ranges.