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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

About this map

The Yukon River carves through the northern reaches of this interior Alaskan landscape, where the settlement of Ruby serves as a critical junction for river travel and regional transport. To the south, the sprawling wetlands and winding waterways of the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge dominate the central terrain, punctuated by the Monzonite Hills and the Sischu Mountains.

Tracing the tributary network reveals the area's gold-mining legacy, with trails and winter roads connecting the Sulatna River to remote camps like Poorman, Placerville, and Ophir. The map documents early industrial activity via a Placer Mine and local landmarks such as Kokrines Cem and Monument Rocks. High-elevation features like Yuki Mountain and Boston Dome overlook a complex system of creeks, including Easy Money Creek and Fourth of July Cr, which reflect the transient and opportunistic character of the mid-20th-century frontier.