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1952 Map of Ruby C-3

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ruby C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Nowitna River meanders through this portion of the Alaskan interior, defining a landscape dominated by complex fluvial systems and seasonal wetlands. Photogrammetric methods from 1952 reveal an intricate network of oxbow lakes, sloughs, and marshy basins that characterize this river valley. The confluence of the Sulatna River with the Nowitna highlights the hydraulic patterns of the region's lower elevations, while the Little Mud River winds through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle.

A single Cabin stands as the only named structure in this expansive territory, emphasizing the extreme isolation of the area during the mid-twentieth century. This remote outpost, situated near a southern bend of the Nowitna, likely served as a base for seasonal trapping or river-based travel. The absence of roads or established trails underscores a reliance on waterways for navigation through the dense system of ponds and low-lying terrain.