2017 Map of McCarthy D-5 SE

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park encompasses the high-altitude terrain of this 2017 survey, where glacial movement and geological forces define the landscape. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are dominated by the Chisana Glacier, while further south, the Nizina Glacier flows through deep valleys. These ice sheets originate among the peaks of the Wrangell Mountains, a range that spans the northern half of the sheet. The map provides a detailed view of the complex topography within the Unorganized Borough, documenting the exact contours of the ice fields and surrounding ridges during the early 21st century. This study is an essential record of the region's hydrography and glacial boundaries, capturing the state of these massive ice features as they existed in the years leading up to 2017.