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2016 Map of Tanacross A-4 SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Tanacross A-4 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Last Tetlin Hill anchors the southern portion of this interior landscape, providing a rare point of elevation in a region otherwise dominated by a dense network of wetlands and waterways. The Tetlin River meanders through the terrain, connecting a vast complex of lakes including the large Tetlin Lake and the smaller Island Lake. This intricate aquatic environment is characterized by numerous unnamed ponds and major basins like Gasoline Lake and Sand Lake, illustrating the drainage patterns of the upper Tanana valley.

Water serves as the primary geographical marker here, with the Kalukna River and creeks such as Bear Cr and Clearwater Cr feeding into the system. Native place names are preserved in the naming of bodies such as Tonitleagmund Lake, Taltheadamund Lake, and Chuimund Lake, reflecting the local heritage of the region. The map reveals a wilderness largely devoid of modern roads, highlighting the importance of the natural river system for navigation and land use.