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McCarthy.

Its Census reference point is in Wrangell Mountains. Chitina lies about 43.7 miles west of McCarthy by reference-point distance.

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Abandoned stores in McCarthy, Alaska.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Abandoned stores in McCarthy, Alaska.

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McCarthy Alaska.jpg

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THE SETTINGWrangell Mountains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCopper River Census Area
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen McCarthy on the map

THE MCCARTHY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Wrangell Mountains setting.

McCarthy CDP has 149.6 square miles of land in Copper River Census Area. Its Census reference point is in Wrangell Mountains.

Steep volcanic mountains are extensively glaciated in the Wrangell Range. Rock, ice and sparse alpine vegetation dominate much of this rugged high-elevation region.

Regional context: Wrangell Mountains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

McCarthy and Copper River Census Area

McCarthy is associated with Copper River Census Area in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Copper River Census Area

McCarthy by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within McCarthy, or 0% of its total area. It is 1.9 percentage points lower than the 1.9% recorded for Copper River Census Area. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, McCarthy CDP has 1.8 times the land area of nearby Chitina CDP (84.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
McCarthy land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate McCarthy’s place name from its government

McCarthy is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a McCarthy address as city approval. Copper River Census Area is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Wrangell Mountains setting

Wrangell Mountains. What current mapping and access documentation describe the particular tract rather than the broader mountain range?

03

Check the route, beyond Chitina

Chitina is 43.7 miles west of the McCarthy reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

McCarthy resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MCCARTHY

USGS National Map

Begin at 61.4539° N, 142.8648° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore McCarthy ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

McCarthy data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Wrangell Mountains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Wrangell Mountains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Alaska landowner resources

Alaska Mapper

State land-record mapping with links to source records and research guidance.

Alaska water data and well logs

DNR entry point for WELTS, groundwater information, and water-right records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around McCarthy.

Chitina lies about 43.7 miles west of McCarthy by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

McCarthy in context

NSEWChitina · 43.7 miles1Chisana · 52.6 miles2Kenny Lake · 65.4 miles3Nabesna · 72.2 miles4Tonsina · 74.3 miles5Willow Creek · 80.4 miles6OUTER RING: 80.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Chitina43.7 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Chisana52.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Kenny Lake65.4 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Nabesna72.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Tonsina74.3 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Willow Creek80.4 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Alaska; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your McCarthy
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in McCarthy?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Copper River Census Area. McCarthy’s 149.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every McCarthy property in Wrangell Mountains?+

No. Wrangell Mountains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The McCarthy boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Chitina as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 43.7 miles west of McCarthy’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near McCarthy?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level III ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in McCarthy.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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