2017 Map of McCarthy D-7 NE

About this map

Nabesna Glacier dominates the western topography of this Alaskan interior landscape, carving a massive path through the high-altitude terrain of the Copper River region. The map captures the administrative boundary where the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve meets the northern extent of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. This transition marks a shift in land use and protection status within the nation's largest national park system. The cartography here focuses on the raw glacial ice and the complex contour lines of the surrounding peaks, illustrating the intersection of the massive glacier with the high ridges of the Wrangell Mountains. The survey provides a technical look at the movement and extent of the ice fields before the most recent decade of climatic changes.