2023 Map of Nabesna D-3 SW

About this map

The Mentasta Mountains and the eastern fringes of the Alaska Range dominate this interior landscape in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the high-altitude topography, where steep ridgelines descend into a complex network of glacial valleys and seasonal drainages. In the southeastern corner of the sheet, the protected lands of the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge begin, marking a transition into a massive ecosystem of wetlands and forests. To the north, the isolated prominence of Taixtsalda Hill stands as a distinct landmark against the surrounding lower-lying terrain. The map is largely defined by its natural features and public land divisions, reflecting the undeveloped character of this part of the Alaskan wilderness where human infrastructure is almost entirely absent in favor of protected habitats.