Port Valdez on Google Earth

If you have a chance to use Google Earth, check out Port Valdez. The satellite images for Alaska aren't as detailed as other areas, but it is amazing to look down on the immense landscape. Port Valdez is in eastern Prince William Sound. The City of Valdez is on the north side of the Port and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal is on the south side. The main body of water on the right side of the picture is Port Valdez, the constricted area in the center is called Valdez Narrows and where it opens to the left is called the Valdez Arm. The Gulf of Alaska is 90 miles to the left or west. Anchorage, Alaska is about 100 airmiles or 360 miles by road from here. Valdez Small Boat Harbor is at 61° 7'34.30"N 146°20'38.77"W.

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