1996 Map of Valdez D-4

About this map

Copper Center sits at the vital confluence of the Klutina River and the Copper River, serving as a historic hub for travel and transport in the interior. This map illustrates the junction where the Richardson Highway and Edgerton Line Highway meet, highlighting the area's importance as a gateway to the Wrangell Saint Elias National Preserve. The landscape is dominated by significant water systems, including the Tazlina River and the Klawasi River, which carve through the terrain near peaks like Stuck Mountain and Willow Mountain. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Trans Alaska Pipeline, which traverses the valley alongside older survey markers such as the Copper River Meridian and Base Line. Notable landmarks include a Campground, a Gravel Pit, and various Cabins that dot the riverbanks.