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1948 Map of Nabesna C-6

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Nabesna C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The confluence of the Slana River and the Copper River serves as a focal point for this interior Alaskan landscape, where glacial runoff and mountain streams define the settlement patterns of the late 1940s. The northern reaches are dominated by the Mentasta Mountains, which overlook a network of water bodies including Suslota Lake and Suslositna Creek. Infrastructure is concentrated along the Glenn Highway, where the village of Slana and the Highway Maintenance Camp provide essential services for travelers and locals alike.

Further east, the Nabesna Road branches off, leading past Duffys Tavern toward the interior. The presence of Batzulnetas and Old Suslota hints at the shifting locations of seasonal camps and native habitations along the riverbanks. Aviation, a critical component of Alaskan life, is represented by a Landing Strip and a Radio Tower, supporting communication and transport across the vast distances between the Copper River valley and the surrounding peaks.