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1952 Map of Tanacross A-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tanacross A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Tetlin Indian Reservation dominates this 1952 topographic study, centered on the expansive waters of Tetlin Lake. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Tetlin River meanders through marshy lowlands and a series of smaller water bodies including the uniquely named Gasoline Lakes. To the north and east, the elevation rises sharply into the Tetlin Hills and toward Chisana Mountain, which stands at the eastern edge of the survey area.

Evidence of local activity and infrastructure is concentrated near the waterways. A small Airstrip is located near the eastern shore of the reservation, and scattered Cabins suggest seasonal or permanent habitations along the riverbanks. The broader regional geography is anchored by the Tanana River in the northeast and the Tok River in the northwest, illustrating the traditional transit corridors that have shaped this portion of interior Alaska.