2016 Map of Nabesna D-6 SW

About this map

Indian Pass and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Alaska Range define this portion of the interior, where water systems dictate the movement across the landscape. The northern reaches are characterized by the headwaters of Porcupine Cr and the secluded Indian Pass Lake, while the southern half of the quadrangle centers on the larger Carlson Lake. This 2016 survey documents a wilderness primarily accessible via the Tok Cutoff Highway, which skirts the southeastern corner of the map. The road provides the primary link to the outside world, following the course of the Slana River and Carlson Cr. The topography here is marked by significant elevation changes, illustrating the drainage patterns that feed into these sub-arctic river systems far from major urban centers.