1951 Map of Valdez C-3

About this map

The Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve dominates the northeastern corner of this 1951 aerial survey, where the glacial silt-laden waters of the Copper River flow south. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the broad, lake-potted lowlands near Kenney Lake to the high alpine reaches of Kimball Pass. The Edgerton Highway serves as the primary artery for the region, cutting through the northern section and providing access to the Tonsina River valley.