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1950s Maps of Tanana Valley, Anchorage

Explore 7 historic maps of Tanana Valley 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 Tanana Valley'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Tanana Valley's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Tanana Valley, 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
  4. 1951 Map of Tyonek
    1951 Map of Tyonek
    1951 Tyonek
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range come into focus in the early fifties as the region's rail and trail networks evolved. Trace the path of the Alaska Railroad through Willow or locate the historic Iditarod Trail near Susitna.
  7. 1951 Map of Tyonek A-1, 1971 Print
    1951 Map of Tyonek A-1, 1971 Print
    1951 Tyonek A-1
    1971 Print · USGS
    The upper Cook Inlet and Fire Island are captured in the early 1950s, showing a critical maritime and military landscape just west of Anchorage. Researchers can locate early aviation markers like the Landing Strip and coastal landmarks such as Fire Island Light and Pt Possession.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Tyonek A-1, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Tyonek A-1, 1954 Print
    1952 Tyonek A-1
    1954 Print · USGS
    The upper Cook Inlet in the early fifties was a landscape of strategic military outposts and essential maritime lights. Genealogists and historians can trace mid-century infrastructure from the Point Campbell ACS Station to the Landing Strip on Fire Island.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1958 Map of Tyonek, 1964 Print
    1958 Map of Tyonek, 1964 Print
    1958 Tyonek
    1964 Print · USGS
    Upper Cook Inlet and the Susitna River valley are shown in the late fifties, capturing a period of transition between coastal village life and inland development. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail and Tractor Trail paths to settlements like Alexander and Susitna.
    6 unique versions available
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