2023 Map of Nabesna D-2 SW

About this map

Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge encompasses this vast wetland complex in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, where a dense network of lakes and braided waterways defines the interior Alaskan landscape. The terrain is characterized by low-lying basins filled with numerous named water bodies, including the centrally located Clearwater Lake, Deep Lake to the east, and the interconnected Fish Lakes. These waters are fed and drained by systems like Chidaglekne Creek, which meanders through the marshy lowlands. Rising above the saturated flats are distinct topographic elevations such as Klunathkada Hill and Schonthda Hill, which provide relief within the broader Bird Hills region. This survey highlights the complex hydrology of the Tanana River valley, illustrating how subtle changes in elevation create a mosaic of aquatic and terrestrial habitats essential to the subarctic ecosystem.