2023 Map of McCarthy D-8 NW

About this map

Wrangell Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in eastern Alaska, where massive ice fields and protected lands converge. The map highlights the significant reach of the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness, a core component of the larger federal conservation system. Dramatic glacial features such as Copper Glacier and Nabesna Glacier are clearly delineated, illustrating the active glacial processes that continue to shape the drainage patterns of this remote region. The intersection of the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve creates a complex jurisdictional landscape intended to preserve the integrity of the ecosystem. Researchers can trace the flow of Long Glacier and Kluvesna Glacier, noting how these frozen rivers descend from the peaks through various townships and ranges.