1959 Map of McCarthy A-2

About this map

Barnard Glacier dominates this landscape, its massive ice flow cutting a broad path toward the southwest through towering peaks. The 1959 survey records a wilderness shaped by high-altitude ice and the glacial-fed waters of the Chitina River. Along the northern banks of the river, the Huberts Landing Area represents one of the few signs of human activity in this unforgiving environment. The map provides clear evidence of the dynamic glacial system, specifically noting treacherous Crevasses and the convergence of several major ice fields, including the Chitina Glacier and the Ram Glacier. These features illustrate the natural drainage patterns where ice and meltwater transition into the river valley, a critical area for understanding the historical geography of this part of the Wrangell Mountains.