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2023 Map of McCarthy C-8 SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of McCarthy C-8 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Kuskulana Glacier feeds a network of glacial meltwater systems in this northern reach of the Wrangell Mountains. The landscape is dominated by high-altitude drainages, including the north-flowing Kuskulana River and its numerous tributaries such as Slatka Creek and Nugget Creek. These watercourses carve through complex terrain that includes Kuskulana Pass and ridges overlooking the Chokosna River to the south.

Human presence is largely defined by the Nugget Creek Trl, which provides access into the heart of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. The transition between the national park and the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness highlights the area's designation for conservation and backcountry recreation. Researchers will find a pristine map of glacial movement and alpine hydrology, from the ice of Kuskulana Glacier down to the creek beds of Clear Creek and Porcupine Creek.