2023 Map of Denali C-6 SE

About this map

The Denali National Preserve encompasses most of this landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of glacial meltwater and stagnant ice depressions. The southern reach of the survey is dominated by the Herron Glacier, where ice and elevation contours give way to a vast lowland drainage system. This area is characterized by a high density of water bodies, including the aptly named Blackfish Lake, Moose Lake, and Sprucefish Lake, which illustrate the habitat diversity of the interior. The drainage pattern is largely dictated by Highpower Creek and Deep Creek, while larger basins such as Big Lake and Carls Cache Lake sit within the preserve's remote boundaries. This map provides a detailed view of the terrain before any major modern infrastructural development, focusing instead on the hydrography and natural features of the Alaskan subarctic.