2023 Map of McCarthy A-2 SE

About this map

The Saint Elias Mountains dominate this high-altitude Alaskan landscape, where the survey provides a detailed view of topography within the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. This area is characterized by significant vertical relief and glacial terrain, sitting at the junction of several protected designations. To the south, the map transition into the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the deeply interior Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness. The cartography emphasizes the intricate drainage patterns and ridge lines of the Copper River Census Area. Researchers can observe the intersection of township and range lines across this remote territory, providing a precise spatial context for one of the most protected wilderness expanses in the United States.