Old Maps of Discovery Heights, Anchorage for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 9 historic maps of Discovery Heights. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Discovery Heights's past.


Discovery Heights, Anchorage maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Anchorage
    1951 Map of Anchorage
    1951 Anchorage
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley are seen here during a period of rapid strategic growth. Trace the development of Fort Richardson, early rail stops at Wasilla, and established mining operations like the Independence Mine or Premier Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Anchorage A-8, 1963 Print
    1952 Map of Anchorage A-8, 1963 Print
    1952 Anchorage A-8
    1963 Print · USGS
    Anchorage and its surrounding military hubs are shown here during a period of rapid mid-century expansion. Trace the early footprints of Spenard and Mountain View, or locate landmarks like the International Airport and the Alaska Railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Anchorage A-8, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Anchorage A-8, 1954 Print
    1953 Anchorage A-8
    1954 Print · USGS
    Anchorage during the early 1950s reveals a city rapidly expanding around its military bases and new aviation hubs. Researchers can trace the development of early neighborhoods like Spenard, the operations of the Alaska Railroad, and local landmarks like the Prison Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Anchorage, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Anchorage, 1966 Print
    1962 Anchorage
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Anchorage bowl and Matanuska Valley appear in this mid-century survey during a period of significant military and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Alaska Railroad through Sutton and Jonesville or locate historic stops like Meekins Roadhouse and the Watertower Inn.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Anchorage bowl and Matanuska Valley appear in the late seventies as the region's transportation and military infrastructure matured. Genealogists and historians can trace rail and road evolution through Wasilla, the Matanuska Branch line, and Jonesville.

  6. 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
    Coastal Anchorage and the Turnagain Arm mudflats are captured in the late seventies as suburban growth pushed south. Trace the development of Klatt and neighborhood landmarks like the Evergreen Memorial Cem or the Alaska Railroad line.

  7. 1993 Map of Anchorage A-8 SW
    1993 Map of Anchorage A-8 SW
    1993 Anchorage A-8 SW
    1993 Print · USGS
    South Anchorage in the early nineties reveals a landscape of growing residential neighborhoods meeting the tidal mudflats of the Turnagain Arm. Trace local landmarks like the Evergreen Memorial Cem, Potter Marsh, and the Klatt settlement.

  8. 1994 Map of Anchorage A-8, 2002 Print
    1994 Map of Anchorage A-8, 2002 Print
    1994 Anchorage A-8
    2002 Print · USGS
    Anchorage during the mid-nineties shows a city defined by its military bases, university campuses, and bustling aviation hubs. Researchers can trace the development of suburban neighborhoods and major landmarks like the Diamond Center Shopping Mall, Wilson Village, and the Fort Richardson Cem.

  9. 2021 Map of Anchorage A-8 SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Anchorage A-8 SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Anchorage A-8 SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Coastal Anchorage in the twenty-first century reveals a dense network of suburban development and aviation history. Trace local infrastructure from the Angelus Memorial Park to the runways at Flying Crown Airport and Sky Harbor Airport.

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