2016 Map of Valdez D-7 NE

About this map

Tazlina Lake dominates the central portion of this 2016 survey, serving as a significant hydrological focal point for the surrounding glacial-fed drainage systems. Located within the Copper River basin, the landscape is defined by the influx of the Nelchina River from the west and the outgoing flow of tributary streams. Smaller waterways such as Kaina Cr and Mendeltna Cr converge in this transition zone between the low-lying lake basin and the rising topography to the south. The southern half of the map shows a dramatic shift in elevation, where the headwaters of Tokatina Cr originate. This high-altitude terrain illustrates the complex watershed patterns that feed the larger river systems of the Unorganized Borough, providing a detailed look at the hydrology before these waters reach the Copper River.