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1955 Map of Nabesna D-2

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Nabesna D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Northway Indian Village and Nabesna Village anchor the northwestern portion of this 1950s interior landscape, situated where the Nabesna River winds through a vast network of wetlands and tundra. The region is defined by its water-logged terrain, featuring an immense concentration of named lakes such as Tontethaimund Lake, Dog Lake, and Tsolmund Lake. The settlement pattern reflects traditional native sites alongside mid-century infrastructure, including Kuthakne Village and Charlieskin Village, as well as the Airport and local Indian Cemetery.

Tracing the eastern edge, the Alaska Highway provides the primary overland artery, passing through the Tenmile Hill area and crossing the Chisana River system. The proximity to the Alaska-Canada Boundary is evident near Gardiner Creek, where the map documents technical installations like a Highway Maintenance Station and radio towers. This survey captures a specific moment in the development of the Copper River Meridian region before modern expansion altered the footprint of these riverside communities.