2017 Map of McCarthy C-4 NE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park encompasses this high-altitude landscape, where massive glacial features and steep mountain peaks dominate the geography. The map documents the vast icy expanses of the Middle Fork Glacier and Frederika Glacier, illustrating the source waters for the region's braided drainage systems. Meltwater flows into the drainage of Frederika Creek and Station Cr, eventually joining Skolai Creek as it moves through the valley. Significant landmarks such as Golden Horn and Mt Baldwin provide fixed elevation points within this evolving glacial environment. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise record of the ice margins and drainage patterns at the start of the twenty-first century, offering a baseline for studying the shifting morphology of this wilderness area.