2023 Map of Valdez D-3 NE

About this map

The Wrangell Mountains dominate the northeastern portion of this survey, defining a landscape of glacial hydrology and protected wilderness. Flowing from these heights, the Nadina River cuts through the western sections, its course and tributaries shaping the drainage patterns of the Copper River Census Area. The map highlights the transition between two major federal land designations, where the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness meets the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. This area reflects the modern management of one of the largest protected ecosystems in North America, documented here with high-resolution topographic precision. The absence of roads or established settlements emphasizes the character of this terrain as a strictly preserved natural corridor for the river and its surrounding mountain peaks.