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1993 Map of McCarthy C-4

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of McCarthy C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Rohn Glacier and Frederika Glacier dominate the northern terrain of this high-altitude landscape, carving paths through the massive peaks of the Wrangell - St Elias National Park. The topography here is defined by dramatic elevation changes, most notably at the Chitistone Gorge where the Chitistone River flows past Chitistone Falls. This area represents a transition from high glacial fields to deep river valleys, with landmarks like Tinplate Hill and Golden Horn rising above the lower creek beds.

Evidence of human passage through this wilderness is sparse but significant, centered around the historic The Goat Trail which follows the eastern ridges above Chitistone Glacier. A lone Cabin sits near the confluence of Frederika Creek and Skolai Creek, marking a rare point of shelter in a landscape otherwise governed by features like the Hole In The Wall Glacier and the massive Nizina River system. The map reflects a mid-century topographical baseline updated with 1990s imagery, documenting the enduring geometry of these massive ice flows and summits.