2023 Map of McCarthy B-7 SE

About this map

The Chitina River serves as the central geographic axis for this portion of the Alaskan interior, marking a transition between the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve to the north and the expansive Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness to the south. This modern survey illustrates the vast hydrographic network of the region, where the Lakina River joins the primary waterway and Steamboat Creek carves through the southern elevations. Human presence is concentrated along the historic McCarthy Road corridor in the northwestern corner, which provides the primary access point toward Crystal Lake and Crystal Creek. The map documents the meticulous preservation boundaries and the natural drainage patterns of this protected landscape, offering an essential reference for understanding the modern state of the Copper River Census Area's wilderness.