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1952 Map of Ruby D-6, 1973 Print
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1952 Map of Ruby D-6

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Yukon River dominates the southern edge of this mid-century landscape, a vital corridor for transportation and subsistence in the Alaska interior. This 1952 study, based on aerial photography, documents the braided river channels and large islands including Big Island and Melozi Island. To the north, the terrain transitions into a complex network of drainages and canyons, most notably where the Melozitna River carves through the land. The presence of a Gaging Sta along the Melozitna and a solitary Cabin near the junction of Lower Nikieumat Cr and Upper Nikieumat Creek indicates the sparse but essential human footprint tied to water monitoring and wilderness travel. Notable tributaries like Bear Creek and Grayling Creek feed into these larger systems, illustrating the hydrography of the Ruby quadrangle before modern development altered its remote character.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain