1956 Map of Tanana

About this map

Tanana sits at the strategic confluence of the Yukon River and the Tanana River, serving as a vital hub for river transportation and aviation in the Alaskan interior during the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the massive Ray Mountains to the north and the Aeolian Hills south of the Yukon, where the river narrows significantly through The Rapids. This survey captures the region when small settlements like Manley Hot Springs and Rampart maintained their roles as interior outposts, connected by a network of Winter Trails and Tractor Trails that crisscross the subarctic terrain. Local history is deeply rooted in the several marked burial sites, including the Native Cem and Mission Cem, reflecting the area's long-standing cultural importance. Mining activity persists in the hills, evidenced by a Placer Mine near Senatis Mtn and Tailings near the settlement of Eureka.