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2023 Map of Nabesna C-6 SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Nabesna C-6 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Slana sits at the northern edge of this interior landscape where the Nabesna Road cuts through a complex network of wetlands and river systems. The map illustrates the convergence of several major land designations, including the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, the Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve, and the Wrangell-St. Elias Wilderness. This jurisdictional meeting point is defined by the braided path of the Copper River and its various tributaries like Tanada Creek and Caribou Creek.

The presence of the Copper Lake Trl suggests the area’s use for remote access and subsistence, while the road corridor remains the primary artery for movement through this part of the Copper River Basin. The topography shows a transition from the lower river flats to the rising terrain of the Mentasta Mountains to the north, offering a clear view of the drainage patterns in this protected Alaskan environment.