1996 Map of Valdez D-3

About this map

The Copper River corridor dominates this interior Alaskan landscape, serving as a vital geographical anchor between high mountain preserves. This 1996 update reveals the remote nature of the region, where the Old Edgerton Highway winds through the southwestern corner, passing through small outposts such as Kenny and near a Cabin site. The topography transitions from the river valley into the protected expanses of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve and the more restricted Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness. Drainage patterns are defined by the glacial paths of the Dadina River and Nadina River, which flow westward toward the main Copper channel. For researchers, the map provides a clear look at the intersection of early road infrastructure and modern conservation boundaries, including the quiet waters of Dadina Lake and the feeder streams of Willow Creek and Rock Creek.