2016 Map of Nabesna A-1 NW

About this map

The Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve encompasses most of this landscape, where the glacial and river systems of interior Alaska define the terrain. High-altitude features like Wellesley Mtn and the northern reaches of the Alaska Range overlook a complex network of drainage basins. The map illustrates a transitional environment where the Carl Glacier feeds into numerous named watercourses, including Snag Creek and its major tributaries, East Fork Snag Creek and the E Fork Snag Cr. This 2016 survey captures the area's wilderness character through its intricate hydrology, following the paths of Reynolds Creek, Crescent Creek, and Carden Creek as they carve through the mountain slopes. The lack of man-made infrastructure emphasizes the preservation of this remote ecosystem near the international border.