2023 Map of Denali B-5 SE

About this map

Denali National Park and the Denali Wilderness converge in this subarctic landscape, where high-latitude drainage patterns are defined by the Herron River as it winds south through the center of the quadrangle. The northern reach is anchored by Castle Rocks Lake, a prominent water body situated near the boundary between the park and the Denali National Preserve. This modern survey illustrates the complex intersection of federal land designations in interior Alaska, mapping the transition from protected wilderness to preserve lands. The topography is marked by the course of Wolf Creek in the southwest, reflecting a remote riverine ecosystem largely untouched by modern infrastructure. The detailed contour work provides insight into the glacial and fluvial geomorphology that dictates the movement of water across these protected interior corridors.