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1951 Map of McCarthy

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of McCarthy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Wrangell Mountains dominate this 1951 reconnaissance survey, showing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and the high peaks of the Alaska interior. The settlement of McCarthy stands as a primary hub for the region, positioned near the confluence of the Nizina River and the Kennicott glacier system. This map documents a transitional era in Alaskan transport, where traditional overland routes are supplemented by remote infrastructure like the Airstrip near McCarthy and the Bremner Airstrip to the south.

Glacial features including the Nabesna Glacier, Chisana Glacier, and Russell Glacier are meticulously charted, carving through peaks such as Mt Blackburn and Mt Bona. The drainage systems of the North Fork White River and Chitistone River provide the natural corridors that historically guided prospecting and travel through these judicial divisions. The presence of numerous cabins and designated trails through the Chitistone Pass highlights the human footprint in this wilderness.