2023 Map of Nabesna D-6 NE

About this map

Mentasta Pass serves as a vital corridor through the high terrain of the Mentasta Mountains, anchoring a landscape where modern transit meets traditional waterways. The Tok Cutoff Highway and Mentasta Spur Road track through this mountain gap, mirroring the natural passage provided by the headwaters of the Slana River. The eastern shores of Mentasta Lake dominate the western edge of the sheet, providing a focal point for the numerous drainage systems, including Bartell Creek, Mentasta Creek, and Snowshoe Creek, which define the local topography. This 2023 survey illustrates the continued importance of these mountain passes in connecting the Alaskan interior, showing how infrastructure remains concentrated along the narrow habitable valleys between steep peaks.