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2023 Map of McCarthy B-5 NE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of McCarthy B-5 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

McCarthy sits at the heart of this Alaskan wilderness, where the glacial braiding of the Nizina River meets a complex network of alpine valleys and mountain ridges. The terrain transitions from the alluvial flats of the river valley to the heights of the Wrangell Mountains and Saint Elias Mountains. This map documents a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, from the prominent Chitistone Mtn in the northeast to the sharp descent of Pack Gulch.

Hydrological patterns are a central focus, with several major tributaries including Nikolai Creek, Chittistone River, and Dan Creek flowing toward the primary Nizina drainage. Local landmarks such as Nikolai Pass and Spruce Point provide orientation points within the protected boundaries of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness. The presence of Tsedl Ts'ese' further illustrates the deeply rooted cultural geography of this interior region.