2017 Map of McCarthy A-2 SW

About this map

Chitina River flows across this southern Alaskan landscape, marking a transition between protected wilderness zones. The terrain is dominated by the massive Barnard Glacier in the northwest and the intricate network of the river's braided channels. This territory is divided between two significant conservation areas: the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve and the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. The survey illustrates the complex relationship between glacial runoff and the shifting alluvial plain of the river valley, set against the backdrop of the Copper River region. Researchers can observe the demarcation of federal land boundaries as defined by the t9s r21e and t10s r21e township lines.