1950s Maps of Fairbanks North Star, Alaska

Explore 73 historic maps of Fairbanks North Star 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.

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Fairbanks North Star, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Fairbanks, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks, 1955 Print
    1950 Fairbanks
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Interior Alaska centers on the growing hub of Fairbanks and the massive military infrastructure that reshaped the region. Trace the path of the Alaska Railroad past remote stops like Nenana and Dunbar, or locate early aviation and mining landmarks such as Weeks Field and various Placer Mine sites.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Big Delta, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Big Delta, 1956 Print
    1950 Big Delta
    1956 Print · USGS
    Alaska's interior corridors reveal a landscape of military outposts and river-valley lodges in the mid-twentieth century. Trace historic routes along the Richardson Highway to find Big Delta, Fort Greely, and Shaw Creek Lodge.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Fairbanks C-3, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks C-3, 1960 Print
    1950 Fairbanks C-3
    1960 Print · USGS
    The interior of Alaska near the Tanana River is seen here at the dawn of the Cold War, balancing wilderness with strategic military expansion. Researchers can trace the braided banks of Sevenmile Slough and the early footprint of Ladd Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Big Delta D-6, 1961 Print
    1950 Map of Big Delta D-6, 1961 Print
    1950 Big Delta D-6
    1961 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska near the Chena River is captured here in the early fifties during a period of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace early transportation routes like the Winter Trail and identify remote landmarks including Hot Springs and several pioneer cabins.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Fairbanks C-4, 1962 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks C-4, 1962 Print
    1950 Fairbanks C-4
    1962 Print · USGS
    The interior of Alaska during the early fifties shows a rugged landscape defined by the braided Tanana River and vital transport corridors. Researchers can trace the path of The Alaska Railroad and locate an early Cabin or the Winter Trail.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Fairbanks C-1, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks C-1, 1964 Print
    1950 Fairbanks C-1
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Tanana River valley was a hub of Cold War defense and transport in the 1950s. Researchers can trace the early layout of Eielson Air Force Base and the critical corridor formed by the Richardson Highway and The Alaska Railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Fairbanks B-2, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks B-2, 1964 Print
    1950 Fairbanks B-2
    1964 Print · USGS
    Alaska's interior wilderness near Fairbanks is captured here during the early Cold War, showing a landscape used for strategic defense. Researchers can trace the vast Bombing and Gunnery Range and drainage patterns of the Wood River and Gold King Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1965 Print
    1950 Fairbanks D-3
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fairbanks interior in the early fifties shows a landscape of strategic summits and remote rail outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the Alaska Railroad past Old Saulich and locate landmarks like the Ester Dome Observatory.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1950 Map of Big Delta B-4, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Big Delta B-4, 1965 Print
    1950 Big Delta B-4
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Fairbanks during the early fifties remains a landscape of untouched wilderness and complex waterways. You can trace the winding courses of Salcha River and Shaw Creek or locate survey markers like VABM 4084 Mid in this remote territory.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1950 Map of Fairbanks B-1, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks B-1, 1965 Print
    1950 Fairbanks B-1
    1965 Print · USGS
    Alaskan military and river geography are detailed in this mid-century survey as the interior was mapped for strategic use. Researchers can locate the Landing Strip near Blair Lakes and trace the shifting channels of the Tanana River.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Big Delta
    1951 Map of Big Delta
    1951 Big Delta
    1951 Print · USGS
    The interior of Alaska is captured at a critical junction during the post-war era as the highway system expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace early roadside landmarks like Aurora Lodge, Tenderfoot, and the original settlement layout of Big Delta.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1951 Map of Fairbanks B-1
    1951 Map of Fairbanks B-1
    1951 Fairbanks B-1
    1951 Print · USGS
    The interior of Alaska south of Fairbanks is shown in the early 1950s, dominated by the massive Ladd Air Force Base Bombing and Gunnery Range. Researchers can trace the military boundary along the braided Tanana River or locate the remote airstrip near Blair Lakes.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1951 Map of Charley River
    1951 Map of Charley River
    1951 Charley River
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yukon River interior in the early fifties remains a land of isolated river outposts and remote mining drainages. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Woodchopper, Sam Creek, and the site of Millers Camp.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1951 Map of Eagle
    1951 Map of Eagle
    1951 Eagle
    1951 Print · USGS
    The eastern Alaska wilderness at the Yukon border is captured here in the early fifties, a time when gold mining camps and bush outposts defined the interior. Trace the paths of prospectors through Chicken, Jack Wade, and the abandoned camp at Seventymile.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1951 Map of Fairbanks B-2
    1951 Map of Fairbanks B-2
    1951 Fairbanks B-2
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Fairbanks interior in the early fifties shows a landscape transition from natural drainage to a major defense hub. Trace the early boundaries of Ladd Air Force Base and its Bombing and Gunnery Range alongside the Wood River.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1951 Map of Fairbanks
    1951 Map of Fairbanks
    1951 Fairbanks
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Interior of Alaska at the height of the mid-century military buildup shows a landscape of strategic airfields and remote river settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Alaska Railroad and locate cold-war era sites like Ladd Air Force Base and Minto.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1951 Map of Livengood, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Livengood, 1952 Print
    1951 Livengood
    1952 Print · USGS
    The mining corridors of interior Alaska are mapped here during the early fifties, showing the vital links between the Yukon River and the mining camps. Trace early transport routes like the Steese Highway and Sled Roads to find places like Livengood, Chatanika, and Meehan.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1951 Map of Circle, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Circle, 1952 Print
    1951 Circle
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Steese Highway corridor in the early fifties reveals a landscape of mining camps and geothermal outposts. Trace the route through Eagle Summit to find Central House, Circle Hot Springs, and numerous Placer Mines along the creeks.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1951 Map of Circle A-5, 1964 Print
    1951 Map of Circle A-5, 1964 Print
    1951 Circle A-5
    1964 Print · USGS
    The interior of Alaska is captured here in the 1950s as modern access began to reach Chena Hot Springs. Trace the early road Under Construction and find remote landmarks like Chena Dome, a Landing Strip, and an isolated Cabin.

  20. 1951 Map of Livengood A-4, 1982 Print
    1951 Map of Livengood A-4, 1982 Print
    1951 Livengood A-4
    1982 Print · USGS
    Alaska's interior wilderness near the Chatanika and Tolovana rivers is captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace the original path of the Winter Trail and locate remote landmarks like VABM 1304 Myrtle and Washington Creek.

  21. 1952 Map of Big Delta C-6
    1952 Map of Big Delta C-6
    1952 Big Delta C-6
    1952 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska in the early fifties shows a landscape of military expansion and essential transport corridors along the Tanana River. Trace the early footprint of the Eielson Air Force Base and the critical path of the Richardson Highway.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1952 Map of Fairbanks C-2
    1952 Map of Fairbanks C-2
    1952 Fairbanks C-2
    1952 Print · USGS
    Alaskan military expansion and wilderness trails converge south of Fairbanks in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the path of the Bonnifield Trail as it passes Clear Creek Butte and the extensive Bombing and Gunnery Range.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1952 Map of Fairbanks C-4
    1952 Map of Fairbanks C-4
    1952 Fairbanks C-4
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Tanana River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape transitioning between frontier wilderness and cold-war defense. Trace the path of The Alaska Railroad and locate isolated riverfront Cabin sites near Twomile Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1952 Map of Fairbanks D-2
    1952 Map of Fairbanks D-2
    1952 Fairbanks D-2
    1952 Print · USGS
    Fairbanks and its surrounding gold-mining districts are captured here in the early fifties, showcasing a landscape of military expansion and interior development. Researchers can trace the Alaska Railroad, find mining operations at Ester Dome, or locate early aviation sites like Weeks Field.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1952 Map of Fairbanks C-1
    1952 Map of Fairbanks C-1
    1952 Fairbanks C-1
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Tanana River Valley was a hub of military and transport growth in the early fifties. You can trace the footprint of Eielson Air Force Base alongside the Alaska Railroad and the historic Richardson Highway through Big Horn.
    2 unique versions available

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