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2023 Map of McCarthy B-3 NW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of McCarthy B-3 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Saint Elias Mountains define this high-altitude landscape in eastern Alaska, where massive ice fields and steep rock faces dominate the terrain. The northern portion of the map is shaped by the Chitistone Glacier, while the southern reaches are marked by the soaring peaks of the University Range. This is a territory of immense topographical relief, transitioning from glacial valleys to the dramatic heights of The Grand Parapet.

Protected under federal stewardship, the area is divided between the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the even more secluded Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness. The lack of man-made structures, roads, or settlements reflects the true wilderness character of the Copper River Census Area in the early 21st century. Instead, the map traces the natural contours of a vertical world where ice and stone are the primary features of interest for climbers and researchers.