2016 Map of Valdez D-3 NE

About this map

The Nadina River flows across this northern reach of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, illustrating the intricate braided river systems of the Alaska Interior. The landscape is defined by extensive wetlands and complex contouring that marks the transition between glacial outwash plains and rising upland terrain. This 2016 survey documents a vast, uninhabited area of public land within the Unorganized Borough, where the natural hydrology remains the primary geographic feature. The absence of roads or permanent settlements highlights the protected status of the preserve, emphasizing a region where the natural environment is preserved in its contemporary state. Researchers of Alaskana will find the detailed mapping of river channels and topography essential for understanding the physical geography of this remote preserve boundary.