1959 Map of McCarthy A-4, 1987 Print
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1959 Map of McCarthy A-4

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The Chitina River dominates the center of this 1959 topographic record, carving a wide valley floor between the high elevations of Mac Coll Ridge and the glacier-fed tributaries to the south. This area, later incorporated into the Wrangell - Saint Elias National Park, is shown here in its mid-century state, defined by a complex drainage network that includes the Kiagna River and Discovery Creek. The map documents rare evidence of human presence in this wilderness, such as a lone Cabin near Big Bend Lakes and the named landing at Bryson Bar. Terrain features like Bear Island stand out within the braided river system, while the surrounding landscape is marked by steep canyons and named watercourses like Calamity Creek and Erickson Creek.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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