1960 Map of Valdez

About this map

The Copper River and its massive network of glacial tributaries dominate this interior and coastal landscape, spanning the rugged transition from the Gulf of Alaska to the Copper River Basin. The map details the port city of Valdez alongside Old Valdez, reflecting the area's complex settlement history near the Valdez Glacier. This edition records the infrastructure of the late mid-century, including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad Grade. Along the Richardson Highway, smaller settlements such as Copper Center, Tonsina, and Willow Creek serve as vital hubs. Industrial heritage is noted through the Cliff Mine and Midas Mine, while the vast wilderness of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the Chugach National Forest preserves the natural state of features like Tazlina Lake and the Columbia Glacier.