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1952 Map of Ruby D-3, 1975 Print
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1952 Map of Ruby D-3

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Yukon River dominates this landscape, splitting into complex channels and sloughs around massive landforms like Kathaleen Island and Edith Island. This mid-century survey reveals a river-dependent environment where the settlement of Florence and several remote Cabins serve as the only human outposts amidst a labyrinth of waterways. The presence of an abandoned Telegraph Line following the Western Channel speaks to the early communication infrastructure that once connected these remote Alaskan interior reaches. Further south, the Nowitna River meanders through low-lying terrain, forming distinctive oxbows such as The Loop. The intricate network of Novakaket Slough and Junekaket Creek highlights the seasonally shifting nature of the floodplain, which dictated the placement of early dwellings and river navigation routes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain