2017 Map of McCarthy D-2 SE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve encompasses the central portion of this 2017 survey, where high-elevation drainage patterns define the wilderness geography of the Alaska interior. The landscape is characterized by a network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, notably Divide Cr which cuts through the southern half of the quadrangle near Burnt Hill. This area, situated within the Unorganized Borough, shows the complex topography of the Copper River region just before the land descends toward the coastal ranges. Further north, the headwaters of Shotgold Cr and Francis Cr weave through steep contour intervals, while the secluded Greene Lake sits near the western boundary. This map is a primary resource for understanding the hydrography of the Wrangell Mountains, capturing the specific locations of named features like Young Cr and Greene Cr within the protected federal preserve.