2017 Map of McCarthy A-5 SE

About this map

The Chitina River flows across the northern edge of this Alaskan landscape, marking the transition into the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. To the south, the terrain rises into the high peaks of the Granite Range and the distinctive Towhead Mtn, which define the topography within the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. This portion of the Copper River basin is shaped by complex drainage systems, including the southward-reaching Kiagna River and the meandering path of Hunter Cr. The presence of the Flower Lakes suggests a plateau or bench between the steeper mountain slopes and the primary river valley. This 2017 survey reflects a wilderness area managed for conservation, where the lack of developed infrastructure emphasizes the dominance of the natural fluvial and alpine systems.