1970s Maps of Anchorage, Alaska

Explore 16 historic maps of Anchorage from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Anchorage's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Anchorage, AK maps

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  1. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-6 NW
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-6 NW
    1979 Anchorage B-6 NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Matanuska-Susitna, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 SW
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 SW
    1979 Anchorage B-7 SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Chugiak, United States, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 SE
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 SE
    1979 Anchorage B-7 SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including United States, Alaska, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW
    1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW
    1979 Anchorage A-8 NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Wilson Village, Spenard, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 NE
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 NE
    1979 Anchorage B-7 NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Eklutna, Chugiak, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 SE
    1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 SE
    1979 Anchorage A-8 SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Kenai Peninsula, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Wasilla, Palmer, and other nearby areas

  8. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 NW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 NW, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage B-7 NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Birchwood, Peters Creek, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1979 Map of Tyonek A-1 NW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Tyonek A-1 NW, 1980 Print
    1979 Tyonek A-1 NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Matanuska-Susitna, Kenai Peninsula, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage A-8 SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Kenai Peninsula, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage B-8 SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Point MacKenzie, Tuomi, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1979 Map of Tyonek A-1 NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Tyonek A-1 NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Tyonek A-1 NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Matanuska-Susitna, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage A-8 NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including United States, Alaska, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 SE, 1981 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 SE, 1981 Print
    1979 Anchorage B-8 SE
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Matanuska-Susitna, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 NE, 1981 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 NE, 1981 Print
    1979 Anchorage B-8 NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including Knik, Matanuska-Susitna, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1979 Map of Anchorage A-7 NE, 1993 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage A-7 NE, 1993 Print
    1979 Anchorage A-7 NE
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchorage, including United States, Alaska, and other nearby areas

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