2024 Map of Bering Glacier D-3 NE

About this map

The Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness encompasses the vast majority of this high-elevation terrain, where the topographic relief is defined by the massive summits of the Saint Elias Mountains and the Granite Range. This is a landscape shaped by hydrology and elevation, where seasonal drainage systems like Goat Creek and Iron Creek carve through the steep glacial valleys. The absence of roads or permanent settlements reflects the strictly protected status of the wilderness area. Researchers and cartography enthusiasts can study the intricate drainage patterns of Quartz Creek and Granite Creek, which illuminate the natural erosion cycles in one of the most remote corners of the Copper River Census Area. The map provides a precise record of the current glacial and geological boundaries at the start of the 2020s.