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1952 Map of Ruby D-5

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ruby D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Yukon River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a massive channel through the interior. Along its northern banks, the Melozitna River winds through the narrow Melozitna Canyon before reaching the main valley. This region represents a complex network of active and seasonal water channels, including Ninemile Slough, Straight Slough, and Bootlegger Slough, which isolate substantial landmasses like Ninemile Island and Straight Island.

Evidence of human transit and survival appears in the form of an Abandoned Telegraph Line following the river corridor and scattered Cabins or a lone Cabin in the river bottoms. The topography rises sharply to the north into the Kokrines Hills, while geological landmarks like the White Cliffs and Ninemile Pt provide navigational markers along the water. This survey illustrates a wilderness connected primarily by its river systems and historical communication routes before modern development.