2017 Map of McCarthy C-5 NW

About this map

Regal Mtn stands as the central topographic anchor of this high-elevation Alaskan wilderness, serving as the source for several diverging ice systems. The terrain is dominated by the massive flow of the Regal Glacier, which occupies the central portion of the quadrangle before moving toward lower elevations. This environment is characterized by the convergence of ancient ice and modern conservation boundaries, as the map delineates the transition between the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. Peripheral ice masses including the Nabesna Glacier and Nizina Glacier touch the corners of the sheet, illustrating a landscape defined almost entirely by glacial movement and vertical relief. This survey provides a precise look at the glacial extents and high-altitude topography of the eastern Wrangell Mountains as they appeared in the early 21st century.