2017 Map of McCarthy D-3 NW

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the adjacent Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve cover the vast majority of this wilderness expanse in the Valdez-Cordova region. This 2017 survey documents a high-altitude landscape defined by glaciation and alpine drainage systems, most notably the Lime Glacier in the southwestern corner. The map traces the paths of Geohenda Creek and Bow Creek, which serve as the primary hydrologic features through these township boundaries. The lack of infrastructure, roads, or named settlements highlights the protected status of these lands, where the natural topography remains the dominant focus of the survey. The relationship between the park and preserve boundaries is clearly delineated across the high-relief terrain, providing a look at the federal management lines within this remote section of the Alaskan interior.