1960 Map of Nabesna, 1970 Print
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1960 Map of Nabesna

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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The Tetlin Indian Reservation occupies a massive central expanse of this 1960s study, where the Chisana River and Nabesna River meet to form the headwaters of the Tanana. This subarctic landscape is defined by the convergence of the Mentasta Mountains and the Wrangell Mountains, creating a complex network of high passes like Mentasta Pass and Suslota Pass. Small settlements and native villages such as Northway Indian Village, Nabesna Village, and Charleskin Village are scattered throughout the river lowlands, while the mining and bush-pilot legacy of the region is centered at Nabesna and Chisana. Transport is dominated by the Glenn Highway in the west and the Alaska Highway in the northeast, though much of the interior relies on a Winter Trail or Tractor Trail. Noteworthy landmarks include Orange Hill and the remote Devils Mountain Lodge, marking a period when these interior lands remained largely wild and accessible only by water, trail, or air.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions27.2 x 23.2 inches

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