2016 Map of Valdez C-2 NE

About this map

The Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve encompasses the majority of this territory, where the wild drainage patterns of the Copper Basin are captured in high detail. The Copper River flows along the southern edge of the quadrangle, serving as the primary hydrological anchor for the region. Numerous glacial and snow-fed tributaries, including Horse Cr and Rabbit Cr, descend from the higher elevations to the north and east to join the main river system. The presence of the Cheshnina River in the northwest corner highlights the complex network of braided streams and creek beds that define this remote Alaskan landscape. This 2016 survey illustrates the pristine state of the preserve, emphasizing the natural topography and the absence of established road infrastructure or permanent settlements within these specific township boundaries.