1953 Map of Valdez C-2, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Valdez C-2

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Copper River dominates this mid-century Alaskan landscape, appearing as a sprawling braided system where it meets the Tonsina River and Chitina R. The settlement of Lower Tonsina sits at a critical junction where the Edgerton Cutoff crosses the river valley, marking a point of human infrastructure in an area otherwise defined by steep glacial-cut terrain and shifting riverbeds. To the north, the Cheshnina River winds through the flats, while the southern reaches are marked by the confluence with the Kotsina River. The presence of an Air Strip and a Gravel Pit near the river banks suggests the logistical activity necessary for maintaining remote roads and transportation during this era. High survey points like VABM 2064 Liberty and VABM 4719 Lynn overlook the deep valleys, providing a clear picture of the region's topography before modern development.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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