2023 Map of Valdez C-1 SW

About this map

Chitina sits at the eastern edge of this wilderness landscape, serving as a gateway where the historic McCarthy Road begins its route eastward. The area is defined by the massive confluence systems of the Chitina River and the Kotsina River, which carve through the high-latitude terrain. This region is heavily protected, with boundaries for the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness meeting here. The map captures the hydrological network of the Copper River Census Area, including smaller tributaries like Iron Creek and Loraine Creek that feed into the larger glacial river valleys. The presence of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve in the northern portion indicates a multi-use landscape where traditional activities continue alongside federal conservation efforts.