Old Maps of Tanana Valley, Anchorage for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Tanana Valley with 19 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Tanana Valley has changed over the decades.


Tanana Valley, Anchorage maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Tyonek, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Tyonek, 1954 Print
    1949 Tyonek
    1954 Print · USGS
    Upper Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range appear here in the mid-twentieth century as a landscape of massive glaciers and river-bound outposts. Researchers can trace the early rail corridor through Willow, locate the Moquawkie Indian Reservation, and find the site of McDougall.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1965 Map of Tyonek
    1965 Map of Tyonek
    1965 Tyonek
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upper Cook Inlet in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by massive glaciers and the early footprints of coastal settlements. Trace the rail-and-river network from The Alaska Railroad to isolated outposts like Old Tyonek, Ladd, and the Moquawkie (Tyonek) Indian Reservation.

  11. 1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW
    1979 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW
    1979 Anchorage A-8 NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Anchorage and its surrounding neighborhoods are shown during a time of major urban expansion in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of early suburbs like Spenard and Turnagain Heights or locate civic landmarks like Merrill Field and Memorial Park.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 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
    The Anchorage coastline at the close of the 1970s reveals a strategic landscape of aviation and military infrastructure. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Point Campbell Military Reservation and the early layout of Anchorage International Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 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.

  15. 2016 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Anchorage A-8 NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Tanana Valley, including Anchorage, Campbell, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Tyonek A-1 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Tyonek A-1 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Tyonek A-1 NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Tanana Valley, including Matanuska-Susitna, Anchorage, and other nearby areas

  17. 2019 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Anchorage A-8 NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Tanana Valley, including Anchorage, Campbell, and other nearby areas

  18. 2023 Map of Tyonek A-1 NE, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Tyonek A-1 NE, 2023 Print
    2023 Tyonek A-1 NE
    2023 Print · USGS
    Anchorage at the edge of the Cook Inlet is captured here in 2023, showing the intersection of major aviation hubs and coastal terrain. Trace the modern footprint of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and explore the shores of Fire Island.

  19. 2023 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Anchorage A-8 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Anchorage A-8 NW
    2023 Print · USGS
    Anchorage at the start of the 2020s shows a modern cityscape integrated with its complex coastal hydrology. Researchers can trace neighborhood development from Bootlegger Cove to Spenard or locate landmarks like Merrill Field and the Boney Courthouse.

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