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1950 Map of Nabesna D-5

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Nabesna D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Mentasta Mountains dominate the southern reach of this sub-arctic landscape, providing a formidable backdrop to the drainage systems of the Little Tok River and various glacial tributaries. As documented in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the area reflects a transitional phase of interior Alaskan infrastructure, where the modern Glenn Highway intersects with older pathways like the Old Indian Trail.

Evidence of indigenous land use is grounded in the presence of the Old Indian Reservation near Tuck Creek, while the high-altitude passes such as Meiklejohn Pass and Suslota Pass indicate the natural corridors used for movement through the range. Notable surveying markers, including Mineral Cairn, pinpoint the high peaks that overlook Mineral Lake, serving as essential reference points for this mid-century topographic study.