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1955 Map of Nabesna C-2

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Nabesna C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Chisana River winds through the southeastern corner of this Alaskan interior landscape, a region defined by its complex hydrology and the uplift of the Black Hills. Photogrammetric methods from 1954 aerial photography reveal a vast network of water bodies, including the prominent Tahamund Lake, Jalamund Lake, and Jatahmund Lake. This map represents the territory as it appeared during mid-century surveys by the Bureau of Land Management and the Geological Survey, before modern infrastructure altered the subarctic wilderness.

Drainage patterns are dominated by the long reach of Stuver Creek, which flows south toward the river valley. Distinctive landmarks like Takomahto Lake and the survey point at VABM Stuver 2930 provide essential reference points for researchers studying the geomorphology of the Tanana River watershed. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where high-relief hills meet expansive wetlands and lake systems.