2024 Map of Tanacross D-6 NW

About this map

The Mertie Mountains dominate this region of Southeast Fairbanks, where the drainage systems of the interior Alaska wilderness dictate the landscape's character. The north-south corridor of Sand Creek carves a path through the western half of the quadrangle, while the Mosquito Fork flows through the eastern reaches. This area is defined by its topographic complexity rather than human infrastructure, as the map shows no roads or permanent settlements within these township boundaries. The 40-foot contour intervals reveal the steep gradients and high-altitude basins typical of this part of the Yukon River watershed, providing a clear view of the natural watercourses that have historically served as the primary transit routes for early explorers and indigenous peoples in the Alaska interior.