Valdez, Port city in Prince William Sound, Alaska, United States
The city lies at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, surrounded by the Chugach Mountains near a deep water fjord in Prince William Sound.
Following the devastating 1964 earthquake, Valdez relocated its entire town four miles away to more stable ground under Army Corps of Engineers supervision.
The Last Frontier Theatre Conference brings together playwrights, actors, and directors from across the nation for annual performances and workshops.
The Richardson Highway connects Valdez to interior Alaska, serving as the main transportation route for both residents and commercial freight operations.
The city receives over 300 inches of snow annually, positioning Valdez as one of the locations with the highest snowfall measurements in the United States.
Location: Chugach Census Area
Inception: 1898
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Website: https://valdezak.gov
GPS coordinates: 61.13083,-146.34833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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