Old Maps of Fairbanks North Star, Alaska for Metal Detecting

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  1. 1945 Map of Livengood
    1945 Map of Livengood
    1945 Livengood
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Interior at the end of World War II reveals a landscape of mining camps and river outposts. Trace the early road network from Chatanika to the gold fields of Livengood, or locate the site of Fort Hamlin.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Fairbanks D-1
    1949 Map of Fairbanks D-1
    1949 Fairbanks D-1
    1949 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska at the close of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by gold-stream drainages and the early road network south of the hills. Trace the winding Chena Slough and the tracks of the Alaska Railroad as they parallel the Richardson Highway.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Fairbanks D-2
    1949 Map of Fairbanks D-2
    1949 Fairbanks D-2
    1949 Print · USGS
    Fairbanks and the surrounding Tanana Valley are captured here just after the war years as the region's military and academic infrastructure expanded. Genealogy researchers and local historians can trace the early layout of the Univ of Alaska, the grounds of Ladd Field, and the outlying settlement at Ester.

  4. 1949 Map of Big Delta B-5, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Big Delta B-5, 1955 Print
    1949 Big Delta B-5
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Tanana River valley and the Richardson Highway corridor are shown in the late 1940s as interior Alaska developed. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated landmarks like Richardson, Shaw Creek Lodge, and the J Fowler Cabin.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Big Delta B-6, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Big Delta B-6, 1956 Print
    1949 Big Delta B-6
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan interior during the early Cold War era is defined here by the massive footprint of the Ladd Air Force Base Bombing and Gunnery Range. You can trace historical travel routes along the Richardson Highway, stopping at landmarks like Aurora Lodge and the Military Rest Camp (Aban'd) at Birch Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Fairbanks C-1, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks C-1, 1958 Print
    1949 Fairbanks C-1
    1958 Print · USGS
    During the early Cold War, this Alaska territory was defined by massive military installations and the braided Tanana River. Trace the early footprint of Eielson Air Force Base and the legacy transport corridor of the Alaska Railroad.

  7. 1949 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1958 Print
    1949 Fairbanks D-3
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alaska interior at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the Alaska Railroad and early industrial access. Researchers can trace the path of the Sled Road, find the location of Old Saulich, or locate remote Cabins tucked along Goldstream Creek.

  8. 1949 Map of Big Delta C-6, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Big Delta C-6, 1958 Print
    1949 Big Delta C-6
    1958 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska in the late 1940s was a landscape of military growth and river corridors. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Eielson Air Force Base and the path of the Richardson Highway alongside the Tanana River.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Fairbanks D-4, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks D-4, 1958 Print
    1949 Fairbanks D-4
    1958 Print · USGS
    The interior Alaska wilderness north of Fairbanks comes into focus in the late 1940s, showing a land defined by rail and water. Researchers can trace the path of The Alaska Railroad past Dunbar and find the site of an Indian Cemetery near the Minto Lakes.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Fairbanks C-2, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks C-2, 1958 Print
    1949 Fairbanks C-2
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tanana Valley interior reveals its Cold War military footprint in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the vast Ladd Air Force Base, the Bombing and Gunnery Range, and landmarks like Bonnifield Clear Creek Butte.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

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