2017 Map of McCarthy D-4 NW

About this map

Chisana Glacier dominates the central portion of this remote Alaskan terrain, where high-altitude ice and steep topography define the border between two major federal designations. The northern half of the map is situated within the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, while the southern portion falls under the more strictly protected Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. This 2017 survey reveals an environment shaped by massive glacial movement and seasonal melt, showing the intricate contour patterns of the interior Wrangell Mountains. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the isolation of this high-wilderness area, where the landscape is navigated primarily by glacial features and the surveyed township lines of the Copper River Meridian.