1952 Map of Nabesna C-6

About this map

Copper River and its braided drainage systems dominate this interior Alaskan landscape as it was documented in the late 1940s. The settlement of Slana serves as a focal point where the Glenn Highway meets the historic Eagle Trail, illustrating the evolution of transport from pioneer footpaths to modern road networks. Further east, the Alaska Road Commission Camp highlights the mid-century infrastructure push in the territory. The map reveals a transition from the high peaks of the Mentasta Mountains near Suslota Lake down to the river valleys where Batzulnetas and various cabins are situated. This survey captures a moment when the Nabesna Road was a primary artery for reaching the remote interior, while the landscape remained largely defined by traditional water routes like Tanada Creek and Suslota Creek.