2017 Map of McCarthy C-8 SW

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park encompasses most of this landscape, centered on the drainage of the Kuskulana River. The terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain waterways including Strelna Creek, Sheep Creek, and Clear Creek that carve through high-elevation basins. This 2017 survey details the corridors used for backcountry travel through the Copper River region, specifically identifying the Dixie Pass Trail and the Nugget Creek Trail. These routes follow natural valley contours, providing access to remote locations like Dry Creek and Squaw Creek. The map offers a precise look at the glaciated topography and hydrological patterns within America's largest national park during the early twenty-first century.