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1948 Map of Valdez D-5

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Valdez D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Klutina Lake and the winding course of the Klutina River dominate this interior Alaskan landscape as it was documented in the late 1940s. The terrain is defined by significant elevations such as Mt Carter, Sunny Peak, and Dowling Peak, which overlook a series of dramatic geographic formations including The Gorge. In the north, Hudson Lake sits as a prominent body of water, while drainage is facilitated through systems like Nickel Creek and Manker Creek.

Evidence of early overland travel is preserved through a marked Trail that navigates the complex topography between the river and the peaks. The western portion of the map is characterized by the broad Chulikana Ottawa Valley, while the eastern river path features the sharp meander known as Cooks Bend. This survey provides a baseline of the regional geography before later development, showing the area in its primary state of natural watercourses and high alpine summits.