2023 Map of Valdez D-4 NE

About this map

The Copper River dominates the landscape of this region, carved into the terrain at the western edge of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. The settlement of Copper Center serves as a primary hub for this stretch of the Copper River Valley, situated at the confluence of the Klutina River and the larger main stem. This survey documents the intersection of critical Alaskan infrastructure and natural wilderness, where the Alaska Pipeline and the Richardson Highway run roughly parallel to the river's course. To the south, the settlement of Willow Creek and the Copper Center Airport provide vital connections to this interior corridor. The map captures the braided nature of the river system, including the contributions of Yetna Creek and the Klawasi River, revealing a landscape shaped by glacial waters and modern transit networks.