Old Maps of North Woods, Anchorage for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 7 historic maps of North Woods. 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 North Woods's past.


North Woods, 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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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
    The Knik Arm shoreline comes into focus during the late seventies as the Birchwood community grows between military and state lands. Genealogists and locals can trace the Birchwood Loop Road, the Old Glenn Highway, and sites like Birchwood Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1994 Map of Anchorage B-7, 2002 Print
    1994 Map of Anchorage B-7, 2002 Print
    1994 Anchorage B-7
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and Chugach foothills are captured in the mid-nineties as the Glenn Highway corridor expanded. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the era, from the Birchwood Airport and Alaska Railroad to the historic Eklutna Cem.

  7. 2023 Map of Anchorage B-7 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Anchorage B-7 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Anchorage B-7 NW
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern Anchorage suburbs and Knik Arm coastline appear in high detail during this era of modern expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Chugiak and Birchwood or locate the runways at Birchwood Airport and Hilltop Airport.

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