2017 Map of McCarthy C-3 NW

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park encompasses this high-altitude landscape in the Wrangell Mountains, where glacial activity and alpine drainage systems dictate the terrain. The northern reaches of the map are defined by the Middle Fork Glacier, feeding into a complex network of waterways including Flood Creek and the southern Skolai Creek. The topographic detail illustrates the sharp elevation changes characteristic of this wilderness, culminating in landmarks such as Castle Mtn. In the south, the waters of Upper Skolai Lake collect at the base of the surrounding peaks, marking a significant hydrologic feature within the protected park boundaries. This 2017 survey provides a contemporary view of these perennial ice and water features as they appeared in the early twenty-first century.