1951 Map of Tanana

About this map

The confluence of the Yukon River and the Tanana River serves as the focal point for this mid-century interior Alaskan landscape. This region, characterized by its reliance on river transport and remote outposts, is centered on the settlement of Tanana and the nearby Indian Village. The map captures a transitional era for the northern wilderness, showing essential survival infrastructure like the Hughes Shelter Cabin and Melozitna Shelter Cabin alongside emerging modern facilities like the Commercial Airport. Upriver, the presence of the Agricultural Station (Abandoned) and McCormick Roadhouse indicates earlier attempts at permanent settlement and commerce along the waterway. Topographical detail reveals the Ray Mountains rising to the north, while resource extraction is evident in the concentration of Placer Mines located near the Hot Springs area and various creek drainages including Eureka Creek and Sullivan Creek.