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1960 Map of Nabesna D-4

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Nabesna D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Tetlin Indian Reservation dominates the landscape of this 1960 survey, showcasing the complex river systems of interior Alaska. The Tetlin River meanders through the central valley, flanked by a network of drainage systems including Moose Creek, Bear Creek, and the curiously named Mice Creek. A solitary Landing Strip near the river indicates the vital role of bush aviation in accessing this roadless region during the mid-20th century.

In the northwestern corner, Meiklejohn Pass provides a break in the high terrain, marking a natural transit corridor through the mountains. The map illustrates a wilderness largely untouched by permanent industrial development, defined instead by its seasonal watercourses like Clearwater Creek and Tuck Creek. This edition captures the geography of the reservation as documented by the Bureau of Land Management and the Geological Survey prior to major modern topographic changes.