2017 Map of Mount Saint Elias A-4 NE

About this map

Hubbard Glacier dominates this high-latitude terrain, where the massive ice field flows through the heart of Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. This 2017 study illustrates the complex international boundary as the United States of America meets Canada along the eastern edge of the Alaska Yakutat Borough. The map is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, captured through precise contouring of the glaciated mountain slopes. The lack of any roads, settlements, or structures emphasizes the primitive state of this protected wilderness area. Instead, the landscape is defined by the shifting ice and the permanent geopolitical line that runs through some of the most remote geography in North America, providing a clean record of the border's position relative to the local ice flow and ridgelines.