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1960 Map of Nabesna B-5

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Nabesna B-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Nabesna and the high peaks of the Wrangell Mountains define this remote interior landscape during the 1950s. The map illustrates a transitional era for transit, where primitive Tractor Trail and Pack Trail routes provided the primary access to mountain outposts like Tanada Lodge. These trails follow the natural drainage of Tanada Creek and Goat Creek, connecting the high alpine waters of Tanada Lake and Copper Lake with the valley floors.

Evidence of early industrial activity is concentrated near Gold Hill, where a Mine is documented alongside Wait Creek. The map also captures several cabins scattered along Jack Creek and Cabin Creek, suggesting the sparse, seasonal presence of hunters and prospectors in the shadow of White Mountain. This survey was compiled from aerial photography taken in 1957, documenting the topography before modern infrastructure altered these traditional trails.