2017 Map of McCarthy D-2 SW

About this map

The Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve encompasses most of this landscape, where the N Fork White River winds through a high mountain valley. The terrain is characterized by steep glacial-fed drainage systems and high-altitude plateaus, most notably the Solo Flats in the northwest. This 2017 survey details a remote wilderness devoid of roads or settlements, where water bodies like Solo Lake and Greene Lake serve as primary landmarks for navigation. Smaller tributaries including Shotgold Cr, Solo Cr, and Greene Cr create a complex hydrographic network within the preserve, illustrating the natural erosion patterns of the Wrangell Mountains. For the researcher or explorer, the map provides a precise look at the undisturbed topography of the Unorganized Borough during the early 21st century.