2014 Map of Talkeetna D-3 SE

About this map

Denali National Park encompasses this high-altitude landscape in the Alaska Range, defined by massive glacial systems and significant peaks. The map reveals the immense scale of ice movement in the region, centered on the Kahiltna Glacier to the northwest and the Tokositna Glacier in the northeast. These massive rivers of ice are separated by sharp topographic divides and notable vertical features like Avalanche Spire. To the south, the Kanikula Glacier dominates the valley floor, illustrating the complex glacial convergence typical of this portion of the park. Grounded in a 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey, the sheet provides precise elevation data for navigation and research in an environment where terrain is shaped almost entirely by ice and granite rather than human settlement. Notable landmarks like One Shot Gap serve as critical orientation points for those traversing the high passes between these glacial basins.