2019 Map of Valdez C-1 SW

About this map

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve dominate this Alaskan landscape, where the confluence of major glacial river systems defines the geography. The map traces the broad, braided path of the Chitina River as it flows westward through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Further north, the Kotsina River cuts through the terrain, joined by smaller tributaries like Iron Cr and Loraine Cr. This area is characterized by significant topographic relief and the relative absence of permanent human settlement, save for the vital transportation artery of the Edgerton Hwy / McCarthy Rd. This road provides a narrow corridor of accessibility through the protected wilderness, following the natural contours of the river valleys to connect the region's interior with the outside world.