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1952 Map of Nabesna D-6

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Nabesna D-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Mentasta Lake and its surrounding mountain passes define this interior landscape during a period of infrastructure expansion in the early fifties. The Glenn Highway cuts through the territory, shown with sections still listed as being under construction as it follows the path of the Slana River. This roadway mirrors the older terrestrial routes that previously dominated travel, such as the Eagle Trail and various stretches of Tractor Trail used for overland transport.

Evidence of local habitation and traveler services is sparse but significant, featuring the Bear Cub Inn and a Cabin (Aban'd) near the river's edge. The map also records the administrative geography of the era, marking the boundary between the Third and Fourth Judicial Divisions. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing the convergence of Mentasta Creek, Fish Creek, and Suslositna Creek within the high-elevation terrain of Mentasta Pass and Indian Pass.