1952 Map of Ruby

About this map

Ruby and its surrounding gold-mining districts are documented here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the Yukon River and Nowitna River. The map captures the remote settlement patterns of the Fourth Judicial Division, where small outposts like Poorman, Ophir, and Placerville served as hubs for interior operations. Resource extraction is a primary feature, with multiple Placer Mine sites and a network of trails connecting the camps to river access points like Sulatna Crossing. Notable landmarks of the region include Horner Hot Springs near the Kokrines Hills and the distinctive geological formation at Monument Rocks. High-elevation landmarks such as Yuki Mountain, The Hub Mountain, and Boston Dome provide navigational references across the expansive river valleys and the winding courses of the Sischu Creek and Titna River.