History of Chetaslina River

Name is of Ahtena Indian origin, reportedly meaning "marmot river" (che-les'shi-tna). The name was discovered in 1898 by Capt W.R. Abercrombie, USA, who spelled it "Chestalena." Lieutenant H.T. Allen, USA, referred to the feature in 1885 as "Liebigstag" for a local Indian chief (Orth, 1967). The latter name still had limited use as late as 1902.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Chetaslina River

Dadina Lake, Kenney Lake,

Cheshnina River, Chetaslina River, East Fork Chetaslina River, Tonsina River,

Hundell Creek, Liberty Creek,

Lower Tonsina,

Liberty Falls,