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2023 Map of McCarthy A-1 SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of McCarthy A-1 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Saint Elias Mountains dominate this high-altitude Alaskan landscape, where steep elevation gradients and complex terrain define the wilderness. This survey details the intersection of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the protected Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness, capturing a portion of the Copper River Census Area at the eastern edge of the state. The topography is marked by significant peaks such as Mt George and the northern reaches of the Centennial Range.

The presence of the United States of America border along the eastern margin indicates this map's position as a frontier study, providing precise geographic data for one of the most secluded regions in North America. This recent 2023 edition uses updated digital cartography to document the current state of these ice-carved peaks and valley systems, serving as a primary reference for the land management of these designated national parklands.