2015 Map of Denali D-3 NW

About this map

The Kantishna River meanders sharply across this subarctic terrain, defining the hydrologic character of the interior landscape. The river creates a complex network of oxbows and wetlands as it flows through the southeastern portion of the map, situated within the protected boundaries of Denali National Park. Further north and west, the terrain transitions into the Denali National Preserve, where the elevation begins to rise into more defined ridgelines. In the southwestern corner, Chilchukabena Lake sits at the base of these rising slopes. This 2015 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a region defined by its lack of human infrastructure, focusing instead on the intersection of the national park and preserve systems in the Alaska interior.