2017 Map of Denali B-5 NW

About this map

Denali National Preserve encompasses a significant portion of this interior Alaskan landscape, where complex braided river systems and small glacial lakes define the drainage patterns. The Herron River flows north through the central and eastern sections, joined by tributaries such as Wolf Cr. To the west, Highpower Cr meanders through a terrain dotted with water bodies like Little Long Lake and Burnt Lake. The absence of roads or permanent structures reflects the protected and primitive character of the preserve during this period. Topographic detail reveals the subtle elevation changes of the lowlands as they transition between these major waterways, providing a precise record of the hydrography before potential shifts in the permafrost or channel migration altered the landscape.