1952 Map of Ruby D-1

About this map

The Little Mud River and its complex network of tributaries define this interior Alaskan landscape as it was documented in the early 1950s. The terrain is characterized by winding watercourses and isolated landmarks, such as the VABM 1694 Mud and VABM Cache 856 survey points. A single Cabin near Bering Creek represents the only named structure in this expansive wilderness, suggesting a landscape primarily shaped by natural drainage patterns rather than permanent settlement. The Klataslo River and Blind River cut through the topography, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Ruby quadrangle during an era when much of the region remained accessible only by river or air, long before significant human infrastructure altered the environment.