2017 Map of McCarthy C-8 SE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve dominate this high-altitude landscape in the Unorganized Borough. The terrain is defined by the massive drainage system of the Kuskulana River, which is fed by the Kuskulana Glacier in the north. This 2017 survey illustrates a wilderness primarily accessible by historic routes like the Nugget Creek Trail, which follows the northern contours of the river valley. The map documents the intricate network of glacial tributaries, including Porcupine Cr, Slatka Cr, and MacDougall Cr, as they flow from steep ridges toward the main river channel. To the south, the Chokosna River carves through the preserve, while Kuskulana Pass provides a natural corridor through the interior peaks, marking a critical point of passage in this glaciated environment.