2023 Map of McCarthy B-5 SW, 2023 Print
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2023 Map of McCarthy B-5 SW

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of McCarthy serves as a primary access point for the northern reaches of this wilderness landscape, situated just north of the Nizina River. This region, documented in 2023, is defined by the transition from the river valley into the towering Saint Elias Mountains and the prominent MacColl Ridge to the south. The presence of remote landing strips like Young Creek Airport and May Creek Airport reflects the essential role of bush aviation in navigating this road-sparse terrain, where Dan Creek Road provides one of the few terrestrial corridors. Further south, the landscape is punctuated by the Baultoff Lakes and the drainage of Young Creek, showing the complex hydrology of the glacial outwash plains. Much of the area is protected within Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-Saint-Elias National Preserve, preserving a snapshot of the Copper River Census Area's contemporary geography.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2023
Date Published2023
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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