2023 Map of McCarthy A-7 SE

About this map

Monahan Creek flows southward through the heart of this high-altitude landscape, carving a primary drainage route through the protected lands of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. The survey illustrates a terrain defined by its glacial and fluvial history, where the wide alluvial valley of the main creek contrasts with the sharp, narrow descents of Gold Creek and Pocket Creek. These waterways form an intricate network of upper-tributaries within the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness, a region maintained for its primitive character. The western portion of the map is dominated by the steep valley of Golconda Creek, demonstrating the dramatic elevation changes and geological forces that continue to shape this portion of the Copper River Census Area. The lack of human infrastructure and named settlements underscores the preservation of these lands as a strictly natural environment.