2023 Map of Valdez D-3 SE

About this map

The Copper River defines the southwestern edge of this landscape, its wide channel cutting through the Copper River Census Area. This river system has long served as a critical corridor for transport and subsistence in the region. To the north and east, the Dadina River meanders toward its confluence, draining a terrain marked by the waters of Dadina Lake. These waterways are central to the area's geography, providing natural landmarks within a vast wilderness that transitions from river bottomlands to the protected expanse of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. Near the southern boundary, the settlement at Kenny Lake serves as a modern focal point for local residency and agriculture, established in a region where glacial history and river dynamics shape the available land. The map illustrates the division of public and protected lands, highlighting the intersection of local community development and federal conservation efforts.