1956 Map of Tanana D-2

About this map

Ray River Hot Spring stands as a notable landmark in this interior Alaskan wilderness, situated along the upper reaches of the Ray River. Surveyed in the mid-1950s, the landscape is defined by a complex drainage system where the Big Salt River and several smaller tributaries carve through the terrain. The presence of the hot spring suggests a unique geothermal pocket within this otherwise remote northern environment. Names like Dreamland Creek, Asbestos Creek, and Hala Creek hint at the interests of early explorers and prospectors who moved through these unsurveyed lands. The map reflects a moment before significant modern development, showing a territory where natural watercourses and topography remained the primary guides for travel.