2017 Map of McCarthy A-1 SW

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Saint Elias Mountains, where a series of massive ice fields flow through high-relief terrain. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the expansive Chitina Glacier, which receives ice from several tributary flows. These frozen rivers, including Ram Glacier, Lamb Glacier, and Ewe Glacier, illustrate the complex drainage patterns of this protected wilderness area. Rising above the glacial valleys, Mt Tittmann serves as a prominent landmark in the northern reaches. The map reflects a landscape almost entirely shaped by glaciology and tectonic forces, where the lack of human infrastructure emphasizes the primacy of the natural environment in this remote corner of Alaska.