1959 Map of McCarthy C-3

About this map

Russell Glacier dominates the eastern half of this high-altitude Alaskan landscape, where the ice flows south from the drainage of the White River. This 1959 survey provides a precise look at the glaciated terrain of the Wrangell-St. Elias region during the mid-20th century. A remote Landing Strip and an isolated Cabin near Upper Skolai Lake indicate the sparse human footprint in this wilderness, which was primarily traversed by routes like The Goat Trail. This trail skirts the steep canyons of the Chitistone River, connecting the Chitistone Pass to the surrounding peaks. Significant geological markers such as Castle Mountain and Skolai Pass serve as landmarks for navigation between the massive ice fields of the Chitistone Glacier and the headwaters of Flood Creek and Wiley Cr.