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1952 Map of Ruby

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ruby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Yukon River defines the northern reaches of this mid-century interior landscape, where the town of Ruby serves as a primary hub for the surrounding wilderness. To the south, a network of remote settlements and mining outposts like Poorman, Placerville, and Ophir are connected by the historic Telegraph Line, illustrating the era's reliance on localized communications and bush transport. The presence of Placer Mine operations along the tributaries of the Sulatna River points to the persistent legacy of gold prospecting in the region.

Eastern sections are dominated by the winding course of the Nowitna River, which flows through the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge, a landscape characterized by intricate waterways like Edith Slough and Bering Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Kokrines Cem near the Kokrines Hills, or trace the path of earlier residents through seasonal camps and landings such as Melozi and Sulatna Crossing.