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1960 Map of Valdez

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Valdez sits at the southern edge of this vast survey, serving as a vital coastal link where the Richardson Highway begins its northward climb toward the interior. The landscape is defined by the massive glacial systems of the Chugach Mountains, including the Nelchina Glacier and Tazlina Glacier, which feed the complex river networks of the Copper River basin. Further north and east, the Edgerton Highway connects the settlements of Tonsina and Chitina, tracing a path through a region where the industrial legacy of copper mining once thrived. Significant water bodies like Tazzlina Lake and Klutina Lake dominate the central valleys, while high peaks such as Mount Carter and Mount Dimond mark the rugged interior. This map records the established transportation corridors and small outposts like Copper Center and Tiekel Cache that supported travel and commerce in the mid-20th century before significant modern expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions27.7 x 22.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain