2016 Map of Nabesna C-5 SW

About this map

Nabesna Road serves as the primary corridor through this interior Alaskan wilderness, following a transition from highland drainage to a lacustrine basin. The northern portion of the landscape is dominated by the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, where steep slopes feed watercourses such as Caribou Cr and Trail Creek. As the terrain levels toward the south into the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, a series of significant water bodies emerge, including Long Lake, Peggy Lake, and Jack Lake. These lakes and the surrounding wetlands suggest a complex hydrological network typical of the copper-rich Nabesna region, where the road provides rare access to the vast interior. The map illustrates the geographical boundary between the preserve and park status, capturing the varied hydrology of Tanada Creek and Twin Lakes in a relatively undisturbed state.