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1950s Maps of Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Explore 203 historic maps of Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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  1. 1950 Map of Kenai
    1950 Map of Kenai
    1950 Kenai
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet appear here during a pivotal era of mid-century growth and road construction. Researchers can trace the early layout of Soldotna, locate the Snug Harbor Cannery, and see the footprint of Salamatof.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Kenai C-3, 1959 Print
    1950 Map of Kenai C-3, 1959 Print
    1950 Kenai C-3
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula in the early fifties shows a burgeoning wilderness frontier at the dawn of modern settlement. Trace the early layout of Sterling and the Sterling Highway alongside remote landmarks like Mackeys Lakes and the Kenai River.
  7. 1950 Map of Kenai B-1, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Kenai B-1, 1960 Print
    1950 Kenai B-1
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula wilderness is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of new roads and ancient ice. Trace early travel routes like the Sterling Highway and Seven Lakes Trail or locate remote outposts like Statters Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Seldovia D-2, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Seldovia D-2, 1964 Print
    1950 Seldovia D-2
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula wilderness is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and protected habitats. Map collectors can trace the icy expanses of Chernof Glacier and the headwaters of the Fox River.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Seward A-6, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Seward A-6, 1964 Print
    1950 Seward A-6
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula coastline is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and deep fjords. You can trace the reach of the Godwin Glacier and the Ellsworth Glacier as they carve toward Day Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Seward A-8, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Seward A-8, 1964 Print
    1950 Seward A-8
    1964 Print · USGS
    The frozen interior of the Kenai Peninsula is captured here in the early 1950s, centered on the massive Harding Icefield. Researchers can study the mid-century extent of the Bear Glacier and Lowell Glacier before decades of change, or trace the remote drainages of Placer Creek and Martin Cr.
  19. 1950 Map of Blying Sound D-7, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Blying Sound D-7, 1964 Print
    1950 Blying Sound D-7
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska at the mid-century reveals a landscape of ice and deep water south of Seward. Boaters and historians can trace the intricate shorelines of Resurrection Bay and locate landmarks like Caines Head and Rugged Island.
  22. 1950 Map of Kenai B-3, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Kenai B-3, 1966 Print
    1950 Kenai B-3
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula at the start of the 1950s shows the early growth of Soldotna as the regional road network began to take shape. Researchers can trace the original path of the Sterling Highway and locate remote Cabins along the banks of the Kenai River.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Blying Sound D-6, 1967 Print
    1950 Map of Blying Sound D-6, 1967 Print
    1950 Blying Sound D-6
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula coastline at mid-century reveals a landscape of remote maritime inlets and steep coastal headlands. Researchers can trace the rugged contours of Day Harbor, the sheltered Safety Cove, and landmarks like Cape Fairfield.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of Kenai D-4, 1976 Print
    1950 Map of Kenai D-4, 1976 Print
    1950 Kenai D-4
    1976 Print · USGS
    The northern Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet appear here during the mid-century expansion of Alaska's oil industry. Researchers can locate early offshore installations like Oil Platform Anna and trace the original North Kenai Road as it skirts the Kenai National Moose Range.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of Seward A-7, 1976 Print
    1950 Map of Seward A-7, 1976 Print
    1950 Seward A-7
    1976 Print · USGS
    Seward and its surrounding fjord-like landscape are captured here at mid-century, just as the port town solidified its role as a rail and maritime hub. Researchers can trace the original rail alignment of the Alaska Railroad, locate the Army Dock, and find early landmarks like Bayview School and the Sawmill.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Blying Sound D-5, 1988 Print
    1950 Map of Blying Sound D-5, 1988 Print
    1950 Blying Sound D-5
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula coastline at mid-century reveals a wild and roadless landscape shaped by glacial ice and the open sea. Map collectors and researchers can trace the reach of Excelsior Glacier and locate maritime landmarks like Cape Fairfield and Pinnacle Rock.
  37. 1951 Map of Blying Sound
    1951 Map of Blying Sound
    1951 Blying Sound
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula coastline in the early fifties shows a landscape of tidewater glaciers and remote islands before the 1964 earthquake. Trace coastal features like the Harding Ice Field, Montague Island, and the maritime passage of Harding Gateway.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Seldovia C-5
    1951 Map of Seldovia C-5
    1951 Seldovia C-5
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula shoreline comes to life in the early fifties as the southern road system reached toward the sea. Trace the early layout of Homer, the coastal Coal Mine, and landmarks like Ohlson Mtn and Diamond Gulch.
  43. 1951 Map of Lake Clark
    1951 Map of Lake Clark
    1951 Lake Clark
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Lake Clark region of the Alaskan interior was a remote frontier in the early 1950s, defined by high peaks and sprawling river systems. Researchers can trace historic travel routes like the Native Trail and locate isolated settlements at Old Village or Nondalton.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Seldovia D-5
    1951 Map of Seldovia D-5
    1951 Seldovia D-5
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula coastline during the early fifties shows a burgeoning frontier landscape connected by the new Sterling Highway. Researchers can trace the layout of Anchor Point, the local Airstrip, and several major salmon streams like Deep Creek and the Stariski River.
  49. 1951 Map of Seldovia D-4
    1951 Map of Seldovia D-4
    1951 Seldovia D-4
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula uplands are shown in the early fifties, featuring a complex network of glacial-fed streams and high ridges. Researchers can trace the rugged headwaters of the Anchor River, the steep slopes of Ninilchik Dome, and the shoreline of Kachemak Bay.
  52. 1951 Map of Seward
    1951 Map of Seward
    1951 Seward
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound come to life in the early 1950s as the rail and maritime networks linked remote coastal outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the Alaska Railroad corridor through Seward, find the Jesse Lee Indian School, and locate isolated camps like Latouche and Chenega.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 1951 Map of Tyonek
    1951 Map of Tyonek
    1951 Tyonek
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range come into focus in the early fifties as the region's rail and trail networks evolved. Trace the path of the Alaska Railroad through Willow or locate the historic Iditarod Trail near Susitna.
  61. 1951 Map of Lime Hills, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Lime Hills, 1952 Print
    1951 Lime Hills
    1952 Print · USGS
    Alaska's interior wilderness appears at mid-century as a complex network of glacial rivers and peaks long before modern infrastructure. Trace the early routes of bush pilots and trappers through Sled Pass or find the lone Cabin near Two Lakes.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1951 Map of Mt Katmai, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mt Katmai, 1952 Print
    1951 Mt Katmai
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula at mid-century reveals a landscape of volcanic upheaval and empty settlements following the Great Eruption. Researchers can trace the vanished communities of Savonoski and Katmai Village or locate the Novarupta Volcano.
    11 unique versions available
  67. 1951 Map of Seldovia, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Seldovia, 1952 Print
    1951 Seldovia
    1952 Print · USGS
    The lower Kenai Peninsula appears here in the early fifties as a network of coastal outposts and maritime landing sites. Researchers can trace early settlements like Seldovia, locate family-named points such as Millers Landing, and explore the limits of the Kenai National Moose Range.
    8 unique versions available
  70. 1951 Map of Seward A-6, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Seward A-6, 1954 Print
    1951 Seward A-6
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula coastline is defined by massive ice fields and deep fjords in the early 1950s. Trace the dramatic glacial movements of Godwin Glacier and maritime landmarks like Resurrection Harbor and Bowen Anchorage.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1951 Map of Seward A-7, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Seward A-7, 1954 Print
    1951 Seward A-7
    1954 Print · USGS
    Seward and its surrounding mountain peaks are shown here in the early fifties at the terminus of the rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace the Alaska Railroad yard, the Bayview School, and the busy waterfront at Army Dock.
    4 unique versions available
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