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2017 Map of McCarthy B-6 SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McCarthy B-6 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The confluence of the Chitina River and Nizina River dominates this portion of the Alaskan interior, marking a significant hydrological junction within the protected wilderness. The terrain is bifurcated by the administrative boundary between the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve to the north and the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park to the south. This transition signifies a shift in land management and usage within the nation's largest national park system unit.

Away from the primary river valleys, the landscape is dotted with smaller water bodies such as Wheat Lake and Camel Lake. The braided channels of the Chakina River further define the drainage patterns of this glacial environment. This 2017 survey captures the area's natural state, illustrating the complex river systems that have shaped the valley floors over millennia, providing a detailed record for environmental study and topographical analysis.