2019 Map of Nabesna C-5 NE

About this map

Mentasta Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape, where sharp topographic relief defines the border between the Valdez-Cordova and Southeast Fairbanks census areas. The southern portion of the map is protected as part of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve, a region where glacier-fed waters like Lost Cr and the headwaters of the Tetlin River begin their descent. Near Noyes Mtn, the Trail Creek To Lost Creek Route provides a rare designated passage through the elevation changes. The drainage patterns of the Little Tok River and the isolated waters of Bear Lake in the northeast corner illustrate the complex hydrology of this subarctic environment. The lack of permanent structures emphasizes the wilderness character of the terrain, leaving only the ancient mountain peaks and winding river valleys as the primary landmarks.