Port Valdez is a fjord of Prince William Sound in Alaska, United States.[1] Its main settlement is Valdez, located near the head of the bay. It marks the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The bay is oriented east-west and its western end is connected to the larger Valdez Arm via the Valdez Narrows.[2] It received its name from being in proximity to the town of Valdez.

Port Valdez
View of Port Valdez from the Port of Valdez
Port Valdez
Location	Prince William Sound, Alaska
Coordinates	61.105°N 146.475°W / 61.105; -146.475
Primary inflows	Valdez River, Lowe River, Mineral Creek, Solomon Gulch
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	13 mi (21 km)
Max. width	3 mi (4.8 km)
Average depth	500 ft (150 m)
Max. depth	787 ft (240 m)
Frozen	Never
Islands	Entrance Island, Saw Island
Sections/sub-basins	Shoup Bay, Anderson Bay, Valdez Narrows
Settlements	Valdez

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