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1950s Maps of Alaska

Explore 2,657 historic maps of Alaska from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Alaska's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Alaska's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1950 Map of Kenai
    1950 Map of Kenai
    1950 Kenai
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet appear here during a pivotal era of mid-century growth and road construction. Researchers can trace the early layout of Soldotna, locate the Snug Harbor Cannery, and see the footprint of Salamatof.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Kotzebue A-1
    1950 Map of Kotzebue A-1
    1950 Kotzebue A-1
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Seward Peninsula coast meets the Arctic waters of Kotzebue Sound in the mid-century. Researchers can trace remote coastal landmarks and drainage patterns including Motherwood Pt, Willow Bay, and a solitary shoreline Cabin.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of False Pass
    1950 Map of False Pass
    1950 False Pass
    1950 Print · USGS
    The western Aleutians in the mid-twentieth century are captured here, centered on the vital waters of Isanotski Strait. Trace early settlements at False Pass and Morzhovoi alongside the massive heights of Shishaldin Volcano.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Medfra
    1950 Map of Medfra
    1950 Medfra
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan interior in the mid-twentieth century was a land of river navigation and seasonal trails. You can trace the routes between the Slow Fork Roadhouse, the Nixon Fork Mine, and the river settlement at Medfra.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Russian Mission
    1950 Map of Russian Mission
    1950 Russian Mission
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region comes alive in the early post-war era, showing the river-bound lifeways of the Alaskan interior. Local historians and genealogists can trace remote outposts like Russian Mission, Dogfish Village, and Nyac, or locate family sites like Phillips Broe.
  16. 1950 Map of Kotzebue C-6
    1950 Map of Kotzebue C-6
    1950 Kotzebue C-6
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Alaskan coast at the start of the 1950s reveals a sparse landscape of wetlands and isolated outposts. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal settlements of Kividlo and Singeak or follow the course of the Kalik River to the sea.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Fort Randall
    1950 Map of Fort Randall
    1950 Fort Randall
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula at the dawn of the 1950s reveals a rugged landscape of strategic airbases and isolated fishing settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of Thornbrough Air Force Base, find the site of a Cannery (Abandoned), or locate the coastal village of Belkofski.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Sitka D-8
    1950 Map of Sitka D-8
    1950 Sitka D-8
    1950 Print · USGS
    Yakobi and Chichagof Islands appear in the late 1940s, revealing the intricate coastline of the Tongass National Forest before modern development. Maritime researchers and genealogists can trace early landmarks like White Sulphur Springs, Surge Bay Light, and the Bohemia Basin.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Kodiak A-3
    1950 Map of Kodiak A-3
    1950 Kodiak A-3
    1950 Print · USGS
    The waters surrounding Sitkalidak Island are captured here during the post-war mapping of the Alaskan coast. Maritime researchers and historians can trace navigational landmarks like Cape Barnabas, Table Island, and the early boundaries of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
  28. 1950 Map of Middleton Island
    1950 Map of Middleton Island
    1950 Middleton Island
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Gulf of Alaska's maritime approaches and remote island outposts are documented here at the start of the 1950s. Researchers can trace the layout of the Landing field on Middleton Island or locate hazards like Sea Ranger Reef near Cape St Elias.
  31. 1950 Map of Kodiak B-3
    1950 Map of Kodiak B-3
    1950 Kodiak B-3
    1950 Print · USGS
    Kodiak Island in the late 1940s reveals a rugged maritime landscape where remote industrial sites and fading settlements meet the sea. Maritime historians and genealogists can trace the Kodiak Fisheries Cannery on Shearwater Bay or the site of Eagle Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Sleetmute
    1950 Map of Sleetmute
    1950 Sleetmute
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kuskokwim River corridor in the 1950s was a hub of interior Alaskan trade, where commerce relied on seasonal waterways and winter trails. Researchers can trace historic river outposts like Mellicks Trading Post, the Iditarod Winter Trail, and the remnants of Kolmakof Fort (Ruins).
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1950 Map of McGrath
    1950 Map of McGrath
    1950 McGrath
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kuskokwim River valley and the Alaska Range foothills appear here at the dawn of the fifties. Trace the old interior supply routes through McGrath and Nikolai, or locate remote landmarks like Farewell Mtn Roadhouse and Rainy Pass.
  40. 1950 Map of Kodiak D-3
    1950 Map of Kodiak D-3
    1950 Kodiak D-3
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kodiak archipelago in the mid-century reveals a wild coastal landscape of deep fjords and mountainous islands. Maritime historians and researchers can trace the intricate shoreline from Whale Island to the peaks of Sharatin Mountain and Barabara Cove.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1950 Map of Bethel
    1950 Map of Bethel
    1950 Bethel
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kuskokwim River region in the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of remote riverside villages and emerging aviation hubs. Researchers can trace traditional routes like the Winter Trail and locate family-named peaks such as Fisher Dome and Gemuk Mtn.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1950 Map of Talkeetna Mountains
    1950 Map of Talkeetna Mountains
    1950 Talkeetna Mountains
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna region at mid-century was defined by its remote mountain peaks and the vital link of the Alaska Railroad. Researchers can trace early rail-side settlements like Gold Creek and Sherman or locate high-altitude landmarks such as Mt Watana 6320.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1950 Map of Tanacross
    1950 Map of Tanacross
    1950 Tanacross
    1950 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alaska's interior in the mid-twentieth century was a landscape of pioneering roads and traditional river settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate the Tetlin Indian Reservation, the early layout of Tok Junction, and remote outposts like Fortymile House.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1950 Map of Bering Glacier A-3, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Bering Glacier A-3, 1952 Print
    1950 Bering Glacier A-3
    1952 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Alaskan coast is defined here by massive ice fields and high alpine peaks. Trace the coastal wilderness from the Guyot Glacier down to the Gulf of Alaska shoreline, identifying landmarks like Umbrella Reef and isolated cabins.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1950 Map of Craig D-3, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Craig D-3, 1953 Print
    1950 Craig D-3
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the mid-twentieth century is captured here as a maritime and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the original shorelines and interior basins including Sweetwater Lake, Coffman Cove, and the winding Thorne River.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1950 Map of Craig B-1, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Craig B-1, 1953 Print
    1950 Craig B-1
    1953 Print · USGS
    The maritime landscape of Prince of Wales Island is captured here in the early fifties, showcasing the intricate shoreline of the Tongass National Forest. Researchers can trace historic coastal landmarks and protected inlets like Chasina Anchorage, Saltery Cove, and Clover Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1950 Map of Talkeetna, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Talkeetna, 1954 Print
    1950 Talkeetna
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Susitna Valley and the foothills of the Alaska Range appear in this mid-century survey as a frontier of remote lodges and rail-side outposts. You can trace the path of The Alaska Railroad through Talkeetna and locate vanished settlements like Sunflower.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1950 Map of Nabesna, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Nabesna, 1954 Print
    1950 Nabesna
    1954 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska in the early fifties shows a rugged transition from mountain glaciers to river-basin settlements before statehood. Researchers can trace the remote mining outposts of Nabesna and Chisana or locate old airstrips like Reeve Field and Northway Landing Field.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1950 Map of Fairbanks, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks, 1955 Print
    1950 Fairbanks
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Interior Alaska centers on the growing hub of Fairbanks and the massive military infrastructure that reshaped the region. Trace the path of the Alaska Railroad past remote stops like Nenana and Dunbar, or locate early aviation and mining landmarks such as Weeks Field and various Placer Mine sites.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1950 Map of Mount Hayes, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Mount Hayes, 1955 Print
    1950 Mount Hayes
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Interior in the early fifties shows a landscape of high peaks and essential roadhouse stops along the primitive highway system. Genealogists and historians can trace old travel routes and outposts like Rapids Roadhouse, Donnelly, and Paxson.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1950 Map of Bendeleben C-5, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Bendeleben C-5, 1955 Print
    1950 Bendeleben C-5
    1955 Print · USGS
    Alaska's Seward Peninsula is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as a landscape defined by mining-era drainages and early bush aviation. Researchers can trace remote transit routes along the Tractor Trail and locate sites like Noxapaga Airstrip (Abandoned) and Rainbow Camp Airstrip.
    3 unique versions available
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