
Ruby occupies a high vantage point overlooking the massive Yukon River, serving as a critical connection point in the Alaskan interior. This 2019 survey illustrates the community's relationship with the river and its hinterland, connected by the Ruby / Poorman Road. The landscape is defined by the complex waterways of the Ruby Slough and the drainage systems of Boston Cr and Little Bonanza Cr as they flow toward the Yukon. The presence of Landfill Road and the established road to Poorman suggests a settlement defined by its logistics and access to the interior mining districts. For those studying the geography of the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, this sheet provides a contemporary look at the infrastructure and terrain of this river-bound settlement.
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1951 · Ruby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Ruby D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Ruby D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Ruby C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Ruby C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Ruby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Ruby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2019 · Ruby D-6 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2019 · Ruby D-6 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2019 · Ruby C-5 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000