2016 Map of Nabesna A-3 SW

About this map

Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve encompasses most of this high-elevation Alaskan landscape, where the massive Chisana Glacier flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map details a complex drainage system fed by ice and snowmelt, including the headwaters of Cross Creek and Ramshole Creek. These waterways carve through steep, unnamed peaks, illustrating the shifting ice margins and hydraulic patterns of the interior. Farther east, Hashe Cr and Boomerang Cr navigate the contours of a region defined by its lack of permanent settlements or infrastructure. The elevation data reveals the stark relief of the Wrangell Mountains, capturing the intersection of glacial ice and high-altitude streams before any significant human development altered the natural flow of these watersheds.