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1955 Map of Nabesna C-1

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Nabesna C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Alaska Yukon border defines the eastern edge of this mid-century survey, where the Alaska Highway serves as the primary artery for travel and trade. Small outposts such as the Border City Trading Post and Seaton Roadhouse mark the human presence along this remote corridor. Infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, including a Telephone Line and an Aboveground Pipeline that parallel the highway through the marshy lowlands of Scottie Creek.

To the west, the braided Chisana River winds through the landscape, flanked by the Black Hills. The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies like Mirror Creek and Island Lake, highlighting the challenges of mid-20th-century northern transit. Strategically placed traveler stops like Scotty Creek Lodge and High Cache provide essential waypoints in a region dominated by vast water systems and rising landmarks like Airs Hill.