1951 Map of McCarthy, 1954 Print
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1951 Map of McCarthy

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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McCarthy serves as the primary outpost in this 1951 topographic survey of the eastern Wrangell Mountains. The landscape is dominated by massive ice fields and drainage systems, including the Kennicott Glacier, which feeds into the Nizina River. To the west, the Kuskulana River and Kotsina River carve through high peaks like Mount Blackburn and Castle Peak. Transportation in this remote Alaskan interior is defined by air and foot, with the McCarthy Airstrip and Bremner Airstrip providing access points, while the Skolai Trail offers a terrestrial route through the high passes near Castle Mountain. The convergence of the Chitina River and the Tana River highlights the complex hydrology of the region. Notable summits such as Bonanza Peak and Sourdough Peak stand near the settlement, reflecting the area's prospecting history, while the international boundary with the Yukon Territory and Canada is marked along the massive Klutlan Glacier.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions27.8 x 23 inches

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