1952 Map of Kantishna River D-2

About this map

Manley Hot Springs serves as the primary hub for this interior Alaska landscape, situated at the edge of Bean Ridge north of the sprawling river valley. The settlement is connected to the hydrological network through Hot Springs Slough, which bypasses the main channel of the Tanana River to provide access for local transport. Near the village, infrastructure like the Airfield and Hot Springs Landing—complete with a noted Oil Tank—illustrate the logistical challenges of subarctic life during the mid-20th century. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the meandering Zitziana River as it winds through low-lying wetlands toward Bear Lake. These surveyors also noted specific landmarks like the McCloud Ranch Creek and the established Fairbanks Base Line, which provided the essential grid for early territorial land management.