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1959 Map of McCarthy C-4

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of McCarthy C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The glacial systems of Rohn Glacier, Frederika Glacier, and Regal Glacier dominate this mid-century survey of the Alaskan interior. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Nizina River and the Chitistone River, where dramatic elevation changes are marked by the Chitistone Falls and the deep Chitistone Gorge. Evidence of human presence is minimal in this wilderness, represented by a single Cabin and a sparse Trail network, suggesting a period of limited exploration and seasonal use.

The topography transitions from the high peaks of Chitistone Mountain and Mount Baldwin to distinctive formations like Tinplate Hill and The Finn. These features, along with the Hole-In-The-Wall Glacier, illustrate a complex environment of ice and rock. This 1959 field annotation provides a primary record of the terrain before it was designated as part of the Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Wrangell-St Elias Wilderness.