1956 Map of Tanana

About this map

The confluence of the Yukon River and the Tanana River anchors this interior Alaskan landscape during the mid-1950s. The settlement of Tanana stands at this vital hydrologic junction, serving as a hub for river travel and trade long before modern road networks reached this far north. To the east, the village of Rampart and the mining outpost of Tofty reflect a region defined by extraction and subsistence. The map illustrates a reliance on seasonal transport, evidenced by the extensive Winter Trail cutting through the wilderness.