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1960 Map of Nabesna C-4

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Nabesna C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Tetlin Indian Reservation dominates the northern reaches of this interior Alaskan landscape, where the Tetlin River meanders through low-lying flats before the terrain rises into the high peaks of the Mentasta Mountains. This area serves as a significant drainage basin for numerous waterways, including the glacial Nabesna River and the Cheslina River. A network of early overland routes, such as the Pack Trail and various unnamed trails, indicates the historical movement through these valleys long before modern infrastructure.

Geological diversity is evident in labels like Mineral Springs and Soda Lake near Soda Creek, suggesting the unique hydrothermal and mineral character of the region. Localized mining history or prospecting interests are hinted at by the presence of Platinum Creek to the southwest. The presence of a Tractor Trail near the Nabesna River shows the transition toward mechanized transport in the mid-20th-century Alaskan wilderness.