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1951 Map of Tanana

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Tanana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The confluence of the Yukon River and the Tanana River anchors this 1951 study of the Alaskan interior, centered on the settlement of Tanana. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by river transport and mining, featuring the Commercial Airport and Indian Village adjacent to the main town site. Further east, the Yukon River carves through the Ray Mountains, passing The Rapids and the settlement of Rampart. An Agricultural Station (Abandoned) near Rampart suggests early efforts at cultivation in the subarctic climate.

Industrial activity is concentrated in the southeastern quadrant, where Placer Mines and Prospects dot the drainages of Baker Creek and Minook Cr. Small mining outposts like Eureka and Tofty are connected by a Winter Trail, providing a clear record of the region's mid-century economic geography. The interior is sparsely marked by remote landmarks such as the Hughes Shelter Cabin and Melozitna Shelter Cabin, which served as essential refuge points along the vast northern river systems.