2017 Map of Denali A-5 NE

About this map

Denali National Park and Denali National Preserve dominate this subarctic landscape, where human development is entirely absent in favor of natural drainages. The map traces the winding course of Highpower Cr as it meanders across the central and western sections, eventually flanked by the glacial waters of the Herron River along the eastern boundary. This 2017 study illustrates a region defined by its hydrography rather than its infrastructure, as no roads or structures are recorded within these protected boundaries. The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and small ponds, characteristic of the interior Alaskan tundra, providing a detailed look at the hydrological patterns that shape this protected wilderness near the turn of the 21st century.