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1949 Map of Nabesna D-6

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Nabesna D-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Mentasta Pass serves as a critical corridor through the landscape, marking a transition between the drainages of Mentasta Creek and the headwaters of the Slana River. This 1940s-era topography reveals a remote interior Alaska where transportation relied heavily on the Glenn Highway and the historic Eagle Trail. A lone Lodge and an adjacent Landing Strip represent the sparse human footprint in this wilderness, situated near the complex hydrology of Slana Slough.

Glacial and fluvial forces are evident in the positioning of Mentasta Lake and the various alpine waters like Indian Pass Lake and Kennedy Lake. The presence of a Tractor Trail near Bone Creek underscores the specialized equipment required to navigate the basin. To the south, Bear Valley and the steep terrain surrounding Indian Pass highlight the natural barriers that shaped the early routes of the region.