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1959 Map of Valdez D-1

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Valdez D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Mt Wrangell Crater dominates the northern skyline of this Alaskan interior landscape, where active geothermal features meet massive ice fields. The mid-century survey captures a transition from the volcanic heights of the Wrangell Mountains down to the intricate river systems below. Huge ice flows, including the Cheshnina Glacier and Long Glacier, are marked by extensive Crevasses as they grind toward the valley floor.

Drainage patterns define the lower elevations, where the Chetaslina River and Cheshnina River carve through the terrain. Evidence of human presence is sparse in this 1950s environment, limited to isolated Cabins along the watercourses. These small outposts, along with landmarks like Cheshnina Falls, provide essential reference points for understanding the early mapping and seasonal habitation of this glaciated region.