1951 Map of Nabesna
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1951 Map of Nabesna

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Nabesna Glacier feeds the massive river systems that define this interior Alaskan landscape at the junction of the Wrangell Mountains and the Nutzotin Mountains. This 1951 provisional compilation documents the region as the modern road network was taking shape, most notably with the Alaska Highway cutting through the northeast and the Slana-Tok Highway crossing Mentasta Pass. Indigenous life and history are centered around the Tetlin Indian Reservation, Mentasta Village, and Nabesna Village. The map serves as a detailed record of high-altitude aviation and early transport, marking remote strips like Northway Landing Field and Reeve Field alongside ancient trails. Glacial features such as the Carl Glacier and high peaks like Mt Jarvis and Tanada Peak dominate the southern half of the sheet, providing a precise look at the drainage patterns of the Nabesna River and the Tanana River.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions26.2 x 22.3 inches

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