1951 Map of Valdez D-7

About this map

Tazlina Lake dominates the center of this glacial landscape, captured during a 1951 survey based on 1948 aerial photography. The glacial-fed waters of the Nelchina River flow into the northern end of the lake, creating a complex delta system where it meets Mendeltna Creek. The surrounding terrain is marked by steep elevation gains, with several isolated Cabin locations positioned along the western shoreline and at the northern inlet, suggesting small-scale human presence in this remote interior region. To the east, Tokaina Creek and Kaina Creek drain the higher peaks, while the perched High Lake sits at an elevation over 3,000 feet. This map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns and early post-war topography of the Alaska-Third Judicial Division before significant modern development reached the area.