2016 Map of Valdez D-3 SE

About this map

The Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve encompasses the majority of this landscape, where the braided channels of the Copper River flow through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This glacial river system creates a complex network of gravel bars and shifting watercourses, characteristic of the region's dynamic hydrology. To the north, the Dadina River descends from higher elevations, fed by the surrounding topography before passing near Dadina Lake. The map illustrates a largely roadless wilderness defined by sharp elevation changes and the expansive drainage basins of these two major river systems. This 2016 survey reflects the preservation of this interior Alaskan territory, showing the relationship between the high-altitude headwaters and the broad valley floors of the Copper River basin.