2023 Map of Denali D-1 NW

About this map

Denali National Park encompasses the vast majority of this landscape, where the interior Alaskan wilderness is defined by high-elevation drainage systems and prominent summits. The northern slopes of Chitsia Mtn dominate the northeastern terrain, serving as the headwaters for several branching watercourses. Chitsia Creek flows through the central portion of the quadrangle, while Flume Creek and the headwaters of Little Bear Creek carve through the southern sections. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey utilizes data from the National Hydrography Dataset and National Elevation Dataset to document the precise hydrology of this protected area. The map illustrates a region devoid of developed roads or settlements, emphasizing the natural state of the park's interior and the complex network of minor tributaries like Alder Creek that feed into larger Alaskan river systems.