2017 Map of McCarthy B-4 NE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park dominates this high-altitude wilderness survey, covering a landscape defined by dramatic glacial activity and steep drainage basins. The map illustrates a transitional zone where the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve meets the park boundary in the south. Notable water systems include the Chitistone River in the north and the extensive Twaharpies Glacier feeding into the central valleys. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the Goat Trail Route which traverses the northwestern corner near the Toby Cr drainage. The elevation rises sharply toward the University Range, with numerous unnamed peaks and ridgelines shaping the terrain around Glacier Creek. This document captures the remote character of the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, highlighting the scale of its ice fields and the natural corridors used for navigation through the interior.