1940s Maps of Denali, Alaska

Explore 13 historic maps of Denali from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Denali, AK maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Kantishna River, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Kantishna River, 1956 Print
    1948 Kantishna River
    1956 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska during the late 1940s remained a frontier of river landings and winter trails before the era of major highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote outposts of Manley Hot Springs Po, Roosevelt, and Toklat along the vast Kantishna River system.

  2. 1949 Map of McGrath, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of McGrath, 1955 Print
    1949 McGrath
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan interior at mid-century comes to life through this survey of the river valleys and mountain passes near McGrath. Trace old-world wilderness routes via the Winter Trail and remote stops like the Big River Roadhouse or the Rohn Roadhouse.

  3. 1949 Map of Fairbanks B-5, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks B-5, 1958 Print
    1949 Fairbanks B-5
    1958 Print · USGS
    The braided river valleys and military outposts of Interior Alaska are captured here just before statehood. Researchers can trace the path of the Alaska Railroad past the Clear Air Force Auxiliary Field and the small siding at Julius.

  4. 1949 Map of Healy B-4, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Healy B-4, 1958 Print
    1949 Healy B-4
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Interior of Alaska comes into focus during the late 1940s as the rail and road network began to expand near the park boundary. Trace the early alignment of the Alaska Railroad and search for local landmarks like the Cantwell Airstrip and Windy.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Fairbanks B-4, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks B-4, 1963 Print
    1949 Fairbanks B-4
    1963 Print · USGS
    The interior wilderness along the Tatlanika River is captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace the early Clear Military Reservation Boundary and follow the route of an old Winter Trail.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Big Delta A-6, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Big Delta A-6, 1964 Print
    1949 Big Delta A-6
    1964 Print · USGS
    The interior Alaskan wilderness near the Tanana Valley is captured here in the late forties, defined by the braided path of the Little Delta River. Trace seasonal movement along the Winter Trail and locate high-altitude survey markers like VABM Hayes 3641.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Healy C-3, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Healy C-3, 1965 Print
    1949 Healy C-3
    1965 Print · USGS
    Alaskan wilderness near the Fairbanks Meridian is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape without established roads or trails. Researchers can trace the extensive drainage of the Yanert Fork and its tributaries like Grizzly Creek and Moose Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Healy B-2, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Healy B-2, 1965 Print
    1949 Healy B-2
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan interior during the late 1940s is revealed here through its complex glacial drainages and untouched peaks. Map collectors and researchers can trace the intricate braided channels of the Nenana River and the sweeping terrain of Monahan Flat.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Fairbanks B-3, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks B-3, 1967 Print
    1949 Fairbanks B-3
    1967 Print · USGS
    The roadless interior of Alaska south of Fairbanks is revealed here during the late 1940s, a period of expanding military land use. Researchers can trace the winding Wood River or locate remote drainage points like Bonnifield Gold King Creek and Blair Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Fairbanks A-2, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks A-2, 1967 Print
    1949 Fairbanks A-2
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Tanana Valley wilderness comes into focus in the late 1940s as bush pilots and surveyors began documenting the interior. Researchers can trace the path of the Wood River and locate isolated landmarks like the Landing Strip and a lonely Cabin.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Fairbanks A-1, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks A-1, 1968 Print
    1949 Fairbanks A-1
    1968 Print · USGS
    The interior Alaskan wilderness near Fairbanks is captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by braided river systems and high summits. Researchers can trace the courses of Dry Creek and Slide Creek as they flow from the slopes of Snow Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1949 Map of Healy D-1, 1969 Print
    1949 Map of Healy D-1, 1969 Print
    1949 Healy D-1
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Alaska interior near the Little Delta River is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a roadless landscape before modern development. Researchers can locate early Cabins and trace the drainage of Whiskey Pup and Fort Greely.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of Healy A-6, 1977 Print
    1949 Map of Healy A-6, 1977 Print
    1949 Healy A-6
    1977 Print · USGS
    Upper Matanuska-Susitna was a hub of mining and rail expansion in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Alaska Railroad and find remote sites like the Golden Zone Mine and Hurricane Gulch.
    5 unique versions available

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