2023 Map of McCarthy A-2 NW

About this map

The Saint Elias Mountains dominate this high-altitude Alaskan landscape, where the terrain is defined by extreme vertical relief and complex glacial topography. Located within the vast protected areas of the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness and the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, the region remains one of the most untouched wilderness areas in North America. The map reveals the intricate contouring of high ridges and deep valleys, illustrating the geological power of this subarctic environment. While no roads or permanent settlements are indicated, the land is strictly divided by public land survey boundaries such as t7s r21e and t8s r20e, marking the intersection of modern cartographic management with a primitive, unyielding mountain range.