1949 Map of Valdez D-4, 1975 Print
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1949 Map of Valdez D-4

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Copper Center sits at the vital confluence of the Klutina River and the Copper River, serving as a critical junction for interior travel in the years following World War II. The landscape is defined by the intersection of early Alaskan infrastructure and formidable natural terrain, where the Richardson Highway and Old Edgerton Highway provide the primary terrestrial links through the river valleys. A specialized Astro Station (1027) and numerous survey markers like Willow Creek North Base indicate the intense mapping efforts required to document this region. To the south, the massive forms of Stuck Mountain and Willow Mountain loom over a network of glacial waters including Willow Lake and Willow Creek, while a local Landing Strip and Gravel Pit near the settlement highlight the modest industrial and logistical footprint of the era.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 22 inches

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