2017 Map of McCarthy B-4 SW

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve encompasses the high-altitude terrain of the Saint Elias Mountains in this section of the Alaska interior. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where deep incisions like Calamity Gulch, Nikolai Gulch, and Seattle Gulch channel water from the surrounding massifs. Dominant peaks including Joshua Green Peak and Andrus Peak tower over the drainage systems of Texas Cr, Rex Cr, and Copper Cr. This area demonstrates the complex geological and hydrological patterns of the northern wilderness, with numerous named gulches and passes such as Hancock Pass serving as primary landmarks for navigation through the mountainous terrain. The map provides a precise account of these natural features, from the prominence of Pyramid Peak to the smaller catchments like Idaho Gulch and Rader Gulch.