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1960s Maps of Alaska

Explore 295 historic maps of Alaska from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Alaska's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1960 Map of Anchorage A-6, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage A-6, 1961 Print
    1960 Anchorage A-6
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high alpine wilderness north of Girdwood was surveyed during the statehood era, capturing a landscape of active ice and early trails. Researchers can locate remote markers like The Cache and ruins, or trace historical routes through Crow Pass and across the Eagle Glacier.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Anchorage B-7, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage B-7, 1961 Print
    1960 Anchorage B-7
    1961 Print · USGS
    The growing communities north of Anchorage are captured here as they expanded during the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early infrastructure of Chugiak and Eagle River, or locate landmarks like Birchwood Auxiliary Airfield and Camp Gorsuch.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Anchorage B-6, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage B-6, 1961 Print
    1960 Anchorage B-6
    1961 Print · USGS
    Alaska's Chugach mountain valleys come into focus in the early sixties as hydroelectric and transport infrastructure began to shape the region. Trace the historic route of the Alaska Railroad past the Eklutna Powerhouse and up to Eklutna Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Anchorage A-7, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage A-7, 1961 Print
    1960 Anchorage A-7
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Chugach Mountains near Anchorage were a land of military frontiers and high-altitude wilderness during the early 1960s. Researchers can trace the perimeter of the Fort Richardson Military Reservation or locate the early Ski Bowl and remote cabins along the South Fork Eagle River.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Valdez A-8, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Valdez A-8, 1963 Print
    1960 Valdez A-8
    1963 Print · USGS
    Prince William Sound at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape of massive ice fields and deep maritime inlets. Trace the glacial reaches of the Columbia Glacier and navigate coastal landmarks like Potato Pt and Middle Rock Light.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Anchorage A-2, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage A-2, 1963 Print
    1960 Anchorage A-2
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the mid-century reveals a landscape of massive ice flows and deep inlets within the Chugach National Forest. Researchers can trace the reach of Yale Glacier and Meares Glacier or find local landmarks like Miners Lake and Unakwik Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Anchorage A-1, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage A-1, 1963 Print
    1960 Anchorage A-1
    1963 Print · USGS
    Alaskan wilderness meets the sea in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and deep coastal bays. Researchers can trace the mid-century extent of the Columbia Glacier and locate landmarks like Billys Hole Lake and Columbia Peak.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Anchorage C-2, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage C-2, 1964 Print
    1960 Anchorage C-2
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and ice fields of the Chugach Mountains are captured in the early sixties, showing the vast reach of the Matanuska Glacier. Local historians and glaciologists can study the ice formations near Mount Wickersham and trace the complex network of crevasses across the valley floor.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Nabesna B-4, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Nabesna B-4, 1964 Print
    1960 Nabesna B-4
    1964 Print · USGS
    The braided waters of the Nabesna River defined this Alaskan interior landscape in the early sixties. Trace a network of wilderness routes and remote outposts, from isolated Cabins near Jack Creek to the Tractor Trail and Reeve Field airstrip.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Anchorage A-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage A-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Anchorage A-5
    1964 Print · USGS
    Alaskan glacial landscapes and wild water systems are frozen in time during the late fifties and early sixties. Trace the vast reaches of the Colony Glacier and Upper Lake George within the protected bounds of the Chugach National Forest.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1960 Map of Anchorage A-4, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage A-4, 1964 Print
    1960 Anchorage A-4
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the early sixties reveals a landscape of massive ice flows and deep saltwater inlets within the Chugach National Forest. Researchers can trace the mid-century extent of the Colony Glacier, Serpentine Glacier, and Surprise Glacier.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1960 Map of Taku River C-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Taku River C-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Taku River C-5
    1964 Print · USGS
    The international border between Alaska and British Columbia runs through this 1960s wilderness survey. Researchers can trace the massive Wright Glacier and the headwaters of the Sittakanay River within the Tongass National Forest.
  37. 1960 Map of Taku River C-6, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Taku River C-6, 1964 Print
    1960 Taku River C-6
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Taku River valley and the international border with British Columbia are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the mid-century extent of the Hades Highway ice field and locate isolated river outposts like the cabin at Canyon Island.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of Valdez B-7, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Valdez B-7, 1964 Print
    1960 Valdez B-7
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high Chugach Mountains ice fields were meticulously documented in the 1960s, capturing the state of massive glaciers during a period of relative stability. Researchers and alpinists can trace the extent of the Columbia Glacier and Valdez Glacier or locate summits like Mount Logan.
  43. 1960 Map of Anchorage A-3, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage A-3, 1964 Print
    1960 Anchorage A-3
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the early sixties is defined here by the massive glaciers of the Chugach National Forest. Researchers can trace the ice lines of Bryn Mawr and Wellesley as they meet the waters of College Fiord.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1960 Map of Nabesna D-4, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Nabesna D-4, 1964 Print
    1960 Nabesna D-4
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Alaska interior within the Tetlin Indian Reservation is captured here during the 1950s, showing a remote landscape defined by aviation and waterways. Researchers can trace the winding Tetlin River to the Landing Strip or locate high-altitude landmarks like Meiklejohn Pass.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1960 Map of Anchorage C-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage C-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Anchorage C-5
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna region in the early sixties is shown here as a landscape of mountain peaks and river valleys during a time of early road development. Researchers can trace the path of the Glenn Highway and the Chickaloon Trail near Pinnacle Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1960 Map of Anchorage B-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage B-5, 1964 Print
    1960 Anchorage B-5
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Chugach Mountains and Knik River valley appear in high detail during the early sixties, showing a landscape of advancing ice and rising lakes. Researchers can trace glacial extents and hydrology through Mt Palmer, Knik Glacier, and Inner Lake George.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1960 Map of Valdez C-7, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Valdez C-7, 1965 Print
    1960 Valdez C-7
    1965 Print · USGS
    Alaskan wilderness near the Copper River Meridian appears in this mid-century survey as a landscape of ice and high-altitude drainage. Researchers can trace the massive Tazlina Glacier and its relationship to Iceberg Lake and Klanelneechena Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Juneau D-1, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Juneau D-1, 1965 Print
    1960 Juneau D-1
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Alaska-Canada borderlands near Juneau are shown in high detail during the early sixties, capturing a landscape of massive ice flows and high peaks. Traces of this frontier can be found at Mount Nesselrode, Gilkey Glacier, and the Spirit Range.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1960 Map of Anchorage B-4, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage B-4, 1965 Print
    1960 Anchorage B-4
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Knik River valley in the early 1960s was a remote expanse of active ice fields and mountain drainage. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of the Knik Glacier and Gannett Glacier or locate the isolated Landing Strip in Grasshopper Valley.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1960 Map of Anchorage B-1, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage B-1, 1965 Print
    1960 Anchorage B-1
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Chugach Mountains in the early 1960s reveal a landscape of immense ice fields and unnamed wilderness. Researchers can trace the massive flows of the Harvard Glacier and Yale Glacier or locate remote peaks like Mount Einstein and Mount Valhalla.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1960 Map of Anchorage C-3, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage C-3, 1965 Print
    1960 Anchorage C-3
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high alpine terrain of the Matanuska-Susitna region is captured here at the dawn of the 1960s, showing a wilderness without established roads or trails. Researchers can trace the movement of ice and water through Glacier Creek and the extensive fields of Crevasses that mark the southern peaks.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1960 Map of Juneau C-2, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Juneau C-2, 1965 Print
    1960 Juneau C-2
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the early sixties is revealed through its massive icefields and high mountain peaks. You can trace the expansive reaches of Taku Glacier and Mendenhall Glacier or identify specific summits like The Snow Towers and Taku Towers.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1960 Map of Anchorage B-3, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage B-3, 1965 Print
    1960 Anchorage B-3
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and massive ice fields of the Chugach Mountains appear here as they were mapped in the early sixties. Glacial researchers and mountain historians can trace the flow of the Knik Glacier or locate landmarks like Mount Marcus Baker and Mount Goode.
    3 unique versions available
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