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1948 Map of Tanacross A-4

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Tanacross A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Tetlin Indian Reservation dominates this 1948 survey, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and traditional settlements. At the heart of the region lies the expansive Tetlin Lake, surrounded by a labyrinth of smaller water bodies including Gasoline Lake, Dathlalmund Lake, and Island Lake. The mapping captures the locations of Tetlin and Last Tetlin Village, providing a record of established communities along the Tetlin River and near the foot of Last Tetlin Hill.

To the north, the Tanana River and Tok River navigate through the Tetlin Hills, while landmarks like the Fish and Wildlife Camp and a remote Landing Strip indicate mid-century administrative and transport activity. The map provides clear evidence of the seasonal hydrology of the region, where numerous creeks such as Fish Creek and Bear Creek connect the high ground of Chisana Mountain to the delta-like flats of the lake system.