2023 Map of Denali C-5 SE

About this map

Denali National Preserve encompasses much of this interior Alaskan landscape, where the braided channels of the Foraker River and Herron River define the local drainage patterns. This recent 2023 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, featuring Hot Slough in the northeast and the isolated Live Trap Lake tucked into the southern lowlands. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of unnamed streams and seasonal wetlands that feed into these major glacial rivers. As a contemporary topographic record, the map provides precise section and township boundaries, such as t15s r24w and t16s r23w, which help orient researchers within the roadless backcountry of the Denali Borough. The absence of built infrastructure emphasizes the preservation of this wilderness area.