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1960 Map of Nabesna A-2

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Nabesna A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Chisana River headwaters dominate the northern landscape of this remote subarctic region, where alpine terrain is carved by active ice and seasonal meltwater. The 1960 field survey reveals a wilderness defined by glacial movement and mining-related topography, most notably around Gold Hill and the surrounding drainage basins of Big Eldorado Creek and Bonanza Creek. High-elevation landmarks like Needle Peak and Funshoot Mountain tower over a network of primitive access routes, including a Tractor Trail and the Simons Trail, which provided essential links for early prospecting and travel.

Water features such as Little Beaver Lake and the Alder Lakes offer clear markers for those tracing historical backcountry expeditions through the Wrangell Mountains. The presence of named glaciers like the Chavolda Glacier and Carl Glacier provides a baseline for studying the shifting ice margins of the mid-20th century. This map serves as an primary source for understanding the naming conventions and logistical realities of the Alaskan interior before modern development reached these high valleys.