1940s Maps of Juneau, Alaska

Explore 15 historic maps of Juneau 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Juneau's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Juneau's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Juneau, AK maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Juneau B-3, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Juneau B-3, 1955 Print
    1947 Juneau B-3
    1955 Print · USGS
    The coastal waters north of Juneau come alive in the late 1940s, showing a maritime landscape of channels and remote landings. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the lighthouse at Point Retreat, the small settlement at Dotsons Landing, and the original Glacier Highway route.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Juneau B-2, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Juneau B-2, 1955 Print
    1947 Juneau B-2
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Juneau and Douglas comes to life in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace mining sites like the Alaska-Juneau Mill, the development of the Juneau Airport, and the early layout of Treadwell.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Juneau B-4, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Juneau B-4, 1956 Print
    1948 Juneau B-4
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska’s coastal wilderness is captured in the late 1940s, showing the meeting of mountain and sea before modern infrastructure. Trace the shoreline of Lynn Canal to find isolated landmarks like Pt Howard, Lincoln Island, and the Lynn Sisters.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Juneau A-3, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Juneau A-3, 1956 Print
    1948 Juneau A-3
    1956 Print · USGS
    Admiralty Island in the late 1940s was a hub of remote industry and rugged coastal activity. Researchers can trace the maritime infrastructure of the Hawk Inlet Cannery or locate isolated resource sites like the Admiralty Mine and its hillside Tramway.

  5. 1948 Map of Juneau C-4, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Juneau C-4, 1956 Print
    1948 Juneau C-4
    1956 Print · USGS
    The waters of the northern Alexander Archipelago are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the maritime navigation and coastal terrain of Southeast Alaska. Maritime historians and researchers can trace landmarks like Vanderbilt Reef Light, the small Cabin sites, and the islands of Lincoln Island and the Lynn Sisters.

  6. 1948 Map of Sumdum D-6, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Sumdum D-6, 1957 Print
    1948 Sumdum D-6
    1957 Print · USGS
    Stephens Passage and Port Snettisham are captured here in the late 1940s, a period when mining still shaped the remote Alaskan coast. Researchers can trace historic operations at the Friday Mine and Crystal Mines or locate the small settlement at Snettisham.

  7. 1948 Map of Sumdum D-5, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Sumdum D-5, 1957 Print
    1948 Sumdum D-5
    1957 Print · USGS
    Glacial fjords and maritime history intersect in this 1940s survey of the Alaska coast before modern development changed the shoreline. Researchers can locate the Indian Village (Aband) and a remote Cabin on Harbor Island.

  8. 1948 Map of Juneau D-3, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Juneau D-3, 1964 Print
    1948 Juneau D-3
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the late 1940s is defined here by the convergence of glacial rivers into Berners Bay within the Tongass National Forest. Researchers can trace the wild paths of the Lace River and Antler River past a lonely Cabin on the shoreline.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Juneau B-1, 1967 Print
    1948 Map of Juneau B-1, 1967 Print
    1948 Juneau B-1
    1967 Print · USGS
    The wilderness surrounding Juneau in the late 1940s reveals a specialized landscape of industrial camps and massive ice fields. Genealogists and historians can trace mining activity and infrastructure near Thane, identifying local landmarks like the Power Plant and Portal Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Juneau B-3
    1949 Map of Juneau B-3
    1949 Juneau B-3
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Juneau coastline in the late 1940s is shown here as a landscape of maritime channels and early highway development. Researchers can trace historic access points like Dotsons Landing, the St Terese mission, and remote inlets such as Funter Bay.

  11. 1949 Map of Juneau B-2
    1949 Map of Juneau B-2
    1949 Juneau B-2
    1949 Print · USGS
    Juneau and Douglas Island appear at a pivotal post-war moment when mining infrastructure and new aviation developments sat side-by-side. Trace the legacy of the gold era through the Alaska Juneau Mill, the Ebner Adit, and the industrial footprint at Treadwell.

  12. 1949 Map of Juneau D-4, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Juneau D-4, 1965 Print
    1949 Juneau D-4
    1965 Print · USGS
    The mining camps and coastal outposts of the Lynn Canal corridor come into focus in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of the Kensington Mine, the Eldred Rock Lighthouse, and the remote settlement at Comet.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of Juneau C-4, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Juneau C-4, 1967 Print
    1949 Juneau C-4
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lynn Canal and the rugged coastline of the Chilkat Range are captured here in the late 1940s. Maritime researchers can trace essential navigational landmarks like Vanderbilt Reef Light and the remote shores of St James Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1949 Map of Juneau D-3, 1971 Print
    1949 Map of Juneau D-3, 1971 Print
    1949 Juneau D-3
    1971 Print · USGS
    The eastern coast of Lynn Canal in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by industrial mining and maritime safety. Researchers can trace historic operations at the Kensington Mine, locate the Eldred Rock lighthouse, or find the small settlement at Sherman.

  15. 1949 Map of Juneau B-4, 1974 Print
    1949 Map of Juneau B-4, 1974 Print
    1949 Juneau B-4
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal wilderness in the Chilkat Range appears here as it was surveyed shortly after the war, showing a landscape defined by water and rock rather than roads. Researchers can trace the maritime geography of Lynn Canal and landmarks like Mount Golub and Lincoln Island.
    2 unique versions available

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