2017 Map of McCarthy C-7 NW

About this map

Mt Blackburn dominates the northeastern corner of this high-altitude landscape, part of a massive glacial system within Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. The survey illustrates a stark, ice-dominated environment where the Kuskulana Glacier flows from the southern slopes, and the Nabesna Glacier reaches into the northeast. These frozen rivers carve through the Wrangell Mountains, creating a complex network of drainage basins and high ridges that define the terrain. The map serves as a precise record of the extent of these ice fields in the early 21st century, showing the intricate relationship between the towering peaks and the permanent glaciers that feed the region's watersheds. The absence of roads or permanent settlements highlights the extreme nature of this protected wilderness area.