1954 Map of Nabesna D-4

About this map

Meiklejohn Pass serves as a prominent mountain gateway in this high-altitude landscape, which was captured through photogrammetry in the mid-1950s. The drainage patterns are defined by the Tetlin River, which meanders through the lower elevations, fed by a network of waterways including Mice Creek, Bear Creek, and Moose Creek. A solitary Landing Strip provides one of the few signs of human infrastructure in this wilderness area, indicating the vital role of bush aviation for access and transport. The map documents a period before the establishment of modern federal reservation boundaries, showing the terrain as it existed when the region was primarily accessed by water and air. Local topographic features such as Tuck Creek and Clearwater Creek further illustrate the complex hydrology of the interior.