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2023 Map of McCarthy D-1 NW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of McCarthy D-1 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Nutzotin Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape, where the terrain rises to notable heights at Wiki Peak and Mitten Hill. This 2023 survey delineates the pristine territory of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve and the Wrangell-St Elias Wilderness, capturing a complex network of glacial and alpine drainage. High mountain streams such as Sonya Creek and Beaver Creek carve through the deep ridgelines, while Lower Mtn stands as a prominent landmark in the northwest.

A significant administrative boundary divides the region, marking the transition between the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and the Copper River Census Area. The topographic detail illustrates a wild environment defined by elevation and water, where features like Ophir Creek and Francis Creek drain the slopes of the northern Wrangell range. This map is essential for understanding the modern protected status and natural hydrology of one of the most remote sections of the Alaskan interior.