2017 Map of McCarthy D-5 NE

About this map

Chisana Pass serves as a critical geographic corridor within this high-elevation wilderness, marking the divide between major glacial systems in the northern reaches of the Wrangell Mountains. The area is defined by the immense ice fields of the Chisana Glacier and the Nizina Glacier, which dominate the drainage patterns and topography of the region. This 2017 survey illustrates the boundary line where the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve meets the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, a distinction significant for land use and conservation management. The map details a landscape almost entirely shaped by geological forces, showing the intricate contouring of peaks and the vast reach of permanent ice in one of the most remote sections of the Alaska-Valdez-Cordova Census Area.