1951 Map of Tanana

About this map

The confluence of the Yukon River and Tanana River serves as the focal point for this early 1950s reconnaissance, marking a critical interior Alaskan transport hub at Tanana. The landscape is defined by the massive Ray Mountains to the north and a network of remote outposts, including McCormick Roadhouse and several shelter cabins like those at Hughes Shelter Cabin. Evidence of early 20th-century development is visible at the Agricultural Station near Rampart, while contemporary activity is noted at the Commercial Airport. To the south, the map details the mining and geothermal geography around Bean Ridge, where Placer Mines and the proximity of Manly Hot Springs indicate the region's diverse economic interests. A Winter Trail connects the scattered Cabins and settlements, reflecting the era's seasonal transit patterns before the expansion of permanent road infrastructure.