2016 Map of Nabesna B-1 SE

About this map

The Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve dominates this section of the Alaska-Yukon borderlands, showing a landscape defined by extreme elevation changes and glacial drainage patterns. Central to this survey are the Carden Hills, which rise sharply above the surrounding basin. Below these heights, Carden Lake serves as a significant hydrologic feature, fed and drained by a network of seasonal and perennial streams including Carden Cr and Snag Creek. The map documents the intricate topography of the eastern edge of the preserve, where the international boundary with Canada is clearly marked. The drainage of Cottonwood Cr in the southeastern quadrant further illustrates the complex watershed of this subarctic wilderness, where the lack of human infrastructure highlights the primary role of natural terrain and water systems in defining the territory.