1959 Map of McCarthy A-4

About this map

The Chitina River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a wide valley through the interior wilderness. Its braided waters surround significant landmarks like Bear Island and Bryson Bar, while numerous tributaries such as Discovery Creek and McCurdy Creek drain the surrounding elevations. To the north, the geography is defined by the sharp transition between the river bottom and the upland drainages of Young Creek and Sheep Creek.