Information on copper river valley, including cities, parks. The copper river delta is located in eastern prince william sound and is a rich delta ecosystem that drains a large part of the wrangell and chugach mountains into the gulf of alaska. Copper river grill eclub members receive exclusive perks and monthly specials on appetizers, entrees and desserts. Southern portion of the copper river the copper river or ahtna river, ahtna athabascan atnatuu, river of the ahtnas, tlingit ee. Copper centerarea historical earthquake activity is slightly above alaska state average. Copper river country is where the wilderness meets the road in roadside alaska. Soils include the very poorly drained, permafrostrich copper river, klawasi, and. Combination of globe and rectangular map shows the location of copper river, kitimatstikine, british columbia, canada. Click on the map or select one of the data views below. Copper river alaska 2020 all you need to know before you. Far enough away from both anchorage and fairbanks to develop a certain independent selfreliance, people are unfettered by local government.
Travel to copper river country gakona, chistochina. The copper river watershed copper river watershed project. It is comprised mostly of rugged and mountainous landscape with large glaciers, wild and scenic rivers, and expansive boreal forests. This was the best map available to the explorers of 1885. Southcentral alaska the copper river valley travel alaska. Figure 9 black map below, is a map by the canadian geologist and cartographer j. Detail from the 1884 usgs map of alaska, in which the atna or copper river looks like a diagram based on verbal reports, and the matanuskasusitna region involves a lot of wild guesswork. It provides a home or flyway stopover for over 500,000 migratory birds, and is known internationally as part of the western hemisphere shorebird reserve network. Old copper river basin area plan for the new copper river basin area plan click here. We offer guided fishing trips and rafting trips throughout alaska s copper river valley. Copper river guides copper center 2020 all you need to. Copper river highway, scenic byways, transportation.
The copper river and its many tributaries drain one of the greatest regions of mountain, ice, snow and forest in north america. Get directions, maps, and traffic for copper river, ak. Map of copper river valley towns, and surrounding communities. Copper river area, alaska vii summary of figures figure 1broad lacustrine terraces with discontinuous shallow permafrost extend for several miles on each side of the copper river. This premier princess alaska lodge features 85 rooms and a twolevel dining area with excellent mountain and valley views. May 21, 2019 after one glorious bite of the ruby redfleshed fish from alaska, the answer is likely going to be an emphatic yes, copper river salmon is definitely worth the skyhigh price. Home alaska lodges copper river princess wilderness lodge. Upper copper river salmon escapement, alaska department of.
The yukon river measures in at 1,980 miles, over six times as long as the copper river. The copper river or ahtna river ahtna athabascan atnatuu river of the ahtnas, tlingit. Copper river and wrangell st elias this is an excellent area to visit. Alaskas copper river valley accommodations, activities, attractions. Its delta spreads over 584 square miles and supports the famous copper river wild salmon fishery, known the world over. The five principal meridians of alaska are the copper river meridian established 1905, fairbanks meridian adopted 1910, kateel river meridian adopted 1956, seward meridian adopted 1911 and umiat meridian adopted 1956. I do not know of any lodge in alaska that has this capacity. I spent a week on a river rafting trip on the copper river in alaska from valdez to cordoba. After one glorious bite of the ruby redfleshed fish from alaska, the answer is likely going to be an emphatic yes, copper river salmon is.
Allow a day to travel the tok cutoff as you follow the upper copper river. From the copper river delta to the wild and scenic gulkana river to north americas largest world heritage site in wrangellst. Far enough away from both anchorage and fairbanks to develop a certain independent selfreliance, people are unfettered by local government when something needs to be done you dont wait for somebody else to do it here. We are passionate about the river and the copper river salmon. Mlw home land use planning area plans online copper river basin area plan. The adjacent wrangellst elias national park is immense six times as big as yellowstone, and contains around 30% of the worlds glaciers. Elias national park, visitors are encouraged to explore the watersheds unique geography and rich history. Blm map of the meridians the five principal meridians of alaska are the copper river meridian established 1905, fairbanks meridian adopted 1910, kateel river meridian adopted 1956, seward meridian adopted 1911 and umiat meridian adopted 1956. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. Explore the copper and tazlina rivers on this scenic threehour raft trip along the border of wrangellst. Glennallen provides access to the wrangell mountains, a popular destination for backcountry recreation, superb sport fishing, river rafting and native cultures. Copper river, kitimatstikine, british columbia, canada. Copper center, which lies a few miles east of glennallen, is the home of the ranger station for wrangellst. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit.
Travel to copper river country gakona, chistochina, nabesna. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are continuing critical water monitoring activities to. It is home to many species of wildlife and serves as a critical refueling destination for migratory birds and waterfowl. The first link on this page is for the entire document, which is quite large and may take considerable time to download on certain internet connections. Town populations range from 2,500 people in cordova, located west of the copper river delta, to 35 people in mccarthy, a village in the upper basin of the watershed. According to united states geological survey geographic names information system, alaska has about 9,728 officially. It traces the historical path used by the first alaskan explorers. Learn how the waters in this small creek make their way to the gulf of alaska. Fishing, tours, historical sites to visit, great scenery, and where to find lodging, good food, campgrounds, and the roadhouses and friendly people that typify alaska. Colville river, copper river, kubuk river, kuskokwim river, noatak river, porcupine river, susitna river, tanana river and yukon river. We target king salmon chinook, red salmon sockeye, arctic grayling, rainbow trout and dali varden. Copper river alaska in addition to alaska state tourism possibilities, the alaska rivers will play an important role in the state irrigation system. Copper river scenic float raft trip see our covid19 coronavirus updates for current guests and those still in the planning stage.
It is 85 km 53 miles southeast of copper center and 106 km 66 miles southeast of glennallen. Alaskas copper river valley accommodations, activities. Glennrich volunteer fire department copper center a, copper river native association kluti kaah health clinic b. Alaskas copper river valley the nugget of southcentral alaska. Copper river gold maps our copper river map shows there are currently 3,966 active gold mining claims, and 325 abandoned claims located on state lands. Alaskapacific river forecast center national weather service. This page provides an overview of copper river location maps. The other links will take you to specific sections or pages for faster downloads. The copper river watershed twenty three communities dot the 26,500 square miles of the copper river watershed.
The copper river watershed project cordova, alaska. We had four knowledgeable tour guides and five passengers on 3 dories, wonderful hot meals for breakfast and supper. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. It drains a large region of the wrangell mountains and chugach mountains into the gulf of alaska. Travel and tourist guide to alaskas copper river valley. A hemispheric reserve of the western hemisphere shorebird reserve network east of cordova, in the productive interface between the marine environment and the coastal rain forest of the north gulf coast, the copper river delta critical habitat areas vast 35mile wide wetland complex is a critical stop for millions of migratory birds on the pacific flyway. It is a giant river in its lower reaches, often flowing at rates over 200,000 cubic feet per second, while its headwater tributaries flow down steep, rocky gorges and through wide, braided glacial valleys. Copper river alaska 2020 all you need to know before. It is home to many species of wildlife and serves as a critical. Information on services located in alaskas copper river. Some may say, however, that the best salmon is chinook salmon from the yukon river fishery further north in alaska.
The copper river watersheds remote communities have much to offer. Elias national park, the copper river princess wilderness lodge is situated on 200 acres at the junction of the klutina and copper rivers access the lodge near milepost 102 on the richardson highway by turning west on brenwick. Get directions, maps, and traffic for copper center, ak. Geological surveys usgs national water information system nwis is a comprehensive and distributed application that supports the acquisition, processing, and longterm storage of water data. Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations.
Copper river delta critical habitat area, alaska department. This place is situated in kitimatstikine regional district, british columbia, canada, its geographical coordinates are 54 32 0 north, 128 29 0 west and its original name with diacritics is copper river. Copper river basin area plan alaska department of natural. This is a list of rivers in alaska, which are at least fifthorder according to the strahler method of stream classification, and an incomplete list of otherwisenotable rivers and streams. The major rivers are in alaska such as copper, gulkana and yukon rivers and which are clearly indicated on the alaska river map, gulf of alaska and the beaufort sea are as also. It is outside the western boundary of the wrangell st elias national park and preserve. The copper river lodge is the only lodge on the world famous copper river itself. We offer guided fishing trips and rafting trips throughout alaskas copper river valley. Travel and tourist guide to alaska s copper river valley. Information on services located in alaskas copper river valley. Find comfortable accommodations, two restaurants, and mountain views at the copper river princess wilderness lodge perched on the edge of wrangellst. Elias national park, the copper river princess wilderness lodge is situated on 200 acres at the junction of the klutina and copper rivers. Copper river highway alaska route 10 runs from cordova to the lower copper river near childs glacier, following the old railroad route and ending at the reconstructed million dollar bridge across the river.
The copper river salmon tends to be extremely highquality salmon. These are the farthest north streams where the renowned copper river salmon spawn, producing alaskas greatest renewable resource. Youll also be the first to know about new menu items as well as special discounts and promotions that occur during the year. You will know our crew more as friends than crew by the end of the week.
Copper river wilderness rafting nova alaska guides. Driving the 50mile cooper river highway takes winds past great hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and historic places. Little creeks drain into bigger creeks and create bigger rivers. Tonsina, copper center, glennallen, and paxson on the richardson highway. Copper river hotel copper river princess wilderness lodge. Elias national park and preserve, the largest national park in the united. Fans of the reality show gold rush can see fred hurts claim on porcupine creekand discover a lot of claimable land in the surrounding area.
All of the toponyms collected by allen appear on this map along with bits of additional information from the 1891 expedition of c. It drains a large region of the wrangell mountains and chugach mountains into. Copper river valley services things to do in copper river valley places to stay in copper river valley getting around in copper river valley package tours. This ensures that we will know your fishing goals, and abilities. Elias national park, the copper river princess wilderness lodge is situated on 200 acres at the junction of the klutina and copper rivers access the lodge near milepost 102 on the richardson highway by turning west on brenwickcraig road. Elias national park, the copper river princess wilderness lodge is situated on 200 acres near the junction of the klutina and copper rivers. Copper river grill serving the finest steaks, prime rib. United states alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware district of columbia florida georgia hawaii idaho illinois indiana iowa kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new. Featuring spectacular mountain views and breathtaking scenery of wrangellst. The million dollar bridge was once used by the railroad to haul copper from kennicott to the port of cordova, and was added to the national register of historic places in 2000. Map of the copper river valley, alaska maps of alaska. Chitina is located on the west bank of the copper river at its confluence with the chitina river on the edgerton highway, and junction with the mccarthy road. Map of the copper river valley, alaska maps of alaska roads by. The trip, done through sundog expeditions, was absolutely amazing.
Travel alaska southcentral alaska the copper river valley. Navigating a passage between the massive peaks of the chugach. Including eureka, nelchina and lake louise on the glenn highway. The tok cutoff alaska route 1 follows the copper river valley on the north side of the chugach mountains.
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