2017 Map of McCarthy C-8 NE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape, where massive ice fields and steep drainages define the geography. The terrain is anchored by Skyscraper Peak, a prominent landmark overlooking the complex hydrological systems of the interior. Large glacial systems including the Nabesna Glacier and Kuskulana Glacier occupy the eastern margins of the map, feeding the numerous watercourses that carve through the mountain ranges. The drainage pattern is particularly evident through the Kotsina River and the Kuskulana River, which receive runoff from several named tributaries such as Sunshine Cr, Surprise Cr, and Peacock Cr. This survey illustrates the stark, unpopulated wilderness of the Alaska interior in the early 21st century, focusing entirely on the natural features and topographic relief that characterize the Copper River region's wilderness.