1950 Map of Nabesna, 1954 Print
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1950 Map of Nabesna

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Mentasta Mountains and Nutzotin Mountains dominate this 1950 topographical study, illustrating a landscape defined by glacial activity and remote Alaskan settlements. Small outposts such as Mentasta Village, Chisana, and Slana provide evidence of early habitation and resource extraction, while the Nabesna Road and Glenn Highway show the developing transportation corridors connecting these isolated hubs. The transition from the Tetlin Indian Reservation to the high peaks of the Wrangell Mountains is meticulously detailed, including massive ice features like the Nabesna Glacier and Copper Glacier. Aviation's critical role in the region is evident through the inclusion of Northway Landing Field, Reeve Field, and Chisana Landing Field, which served as vital links for trade and travel across the international boundary between the United States and Canada.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions26.7 x 22.3 inches

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