2017 Map of McCarthy A-2 NE

About this map

Saint Elias Mountains terrain dominates this 2017 survey of the McCarthy A-2 NE quadrangle, where the massive Barnard Glacier cuts through the northern sections of the map. This area is situated within the high-elevation wilderness of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, illustrating the complex glacial topography of the region before it transitions into the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park at the southeastern corner. The map provides a precise record of the ice fields and steep contour intervals characteristic of this part of the Alaska-Valdez-Cordova Census Area, serving as a critical reference for understanding the physical geography of the St. Elias range in the early 21st century.