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1952 Map of Nabesna D-5

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Nabesna D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Mentasta Mountains dominate the interior landscape of this 1952 Alaskan survey, where the Little Tok River carves a valley through high-altitude terrain. This quadrangle captures a period of early infrastructure in the territory, centered on the Glenn Highway as it winds northwest past Mineral Lake. To the east, the Tetlin Indian Reservation occupies a significant portion of the map, its boundary clearly marked as it traverses across Tuck Creek and Buck Creek.

Physical landmarks such as Meiklejohn Pass and Suslota Pass indicate the natural corridors used for travel through the range. High-elevation reference points, including Mineral Cairn and the surveyed peak at Mineral, provide specific locations for geodetic research. The map illustrates the hydrological network that feeds the region, including the headwaters of Mentasta Creek and Eagle Creek, showcasing the primitive trail systems that served as the primary routes beyond the main highway.