2015 Map of Denali B-2 NE

About this map

Denali National Park is defined by its dramatic glacial drainage systems and the singular transit artery that penetrates this wilderness. The Denali National Park Road winds across the northern half of this landscape, following the contours of the high ground above the braided channels of the McKinley River and the Thorofare River. These wide river valleys are characterized by shifting gravel bars and seasonal meltwater, illustrating the dynamic geological forces at work within the Alaska Range. To the north, Moose Cr cuts through the uplands, contributing to the complex hydrology that feeds the larger McKinley basin. This 2015 survey captures the protected area's topography at a point of continued environmental monitoring, showing the relationship between the fragile road infrastructure and the powerful glacial rivers it must navigate.