1950 Map of Nabesna, 1954 Print
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1950 Map of Nabesna

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Tetlin Indian Reservation anchors the central drainage of this mid-century interior landscape, where the Tetlin River and Nabesna River weave through a complex of lowlands and glacial peaks. This era of Alaskan history is defined by the nascent aviation and highway infrastructure connecting isolated mining and indigenous hubs. To the south, the mining settlement of Nabesna sits at the foot of White Mtn, while Chisana remains a remote outpost in the Nutzotin Mountains. The map documents critical transit points like the Northway Landing Field near Nabesna Village and the Glenn Highway corridor. Glacial features like the Nabesna Glacier and Chisana Glacier dominate the high country of the Wrangell Mountains, illustrating the formidable terrain that separated the river valleys of the Tanana River from the Copper River basin.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions26.5 x 22.3 inches

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