1950s Maps of Turnagain West, Anchorage

Explore 3 historic maps of Turnagain West 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 Turnagain West'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 Turnagain West's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Turnagain West, 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

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