2016 Map of Valdez C-1 SW

About this map

The Chitina River flows through the southern portion of this interior Alaskan landscape, marking a significant hydrological boundary within the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. To the north, the terrain transitions into the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, a vast protected area defined by its dramatic relief and glacial drainage patterns. The Kotsina River winds through the central valley, joined by smaller tributaries like Iron Cr and Lorraine Cr as they descend from the high elevations surrounding Chitina. This survey illustrates the intricate network of watercourses and topographical contours that dictate movement and land use within the Copper River basin, offering a detailed record of the wilderness as it was managed and mapped in the early twenty-first century.