2017 Map of McCarthy C-3 NE

About this map

Skolai Pass serves as a critical geographic gateway in this high-altitude Alaskan landscape, where glacial drainage patterns dictate the terrain. The hydrological network is dominated by the White River, which is joined by the Middle Fork White River and several glacial tributaries including Flood Creek, Wiley Cr, and Moraine Cr. This 2017 survey details the administrative division between the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. The map illustrates the stark transition from the steep peaks surrounding Lime Creek to the braided river channels below. The presence of the Skolai Pass provides an essential landmark for understanding traditional movement through the eastern Alaska Range and the Wrangell Mountains.