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2023 Map of Nabesna B-5 SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Nabesna B-5 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Nabesna stands near the northeastern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the Wrangell Mountains meet the vast interior drainage systems. The terrain is defined by dramatic glacial and volcanic forms, with Gold Hill rising above the confluence of glacial meltwater streams. A complex network of waterways, including the broad path of Jacksina Creek and its tributaries like Wait Creek and Canyon Creek, carve through the valleys between steep ridges.

Large portions of the territory fall under several distinct protective designations, including the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, and the remote Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness. The map reveals the intersection of these administrative boundaries and the natural topography, such as Swede Gulch, highlighting the area's role as a protected wilderness at the start of the 21st century.