1950s Maps of Kenai, Alaska

Explore 7 historic maps of Kenai 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's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Kenai's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Kenai, AK maps

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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

  2. 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.

  3. 1951 Map of Kenai C-4, 1965 Print
    1951 Map of Kenai C-4, 1965 Print
    1951 Kenai C-4
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula coastline comes into focus during the early 1950s as a vital military and industrial corridor. Trace the early development of Kenai and Wildwood Station alongside historical features like the coastal Sawmill, the riverfront Cannery, and Salamatof Beach.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Kenai C-3, 1966 Print
    1951 Map of Kenai C-3, 1966 Print
    1951 Kenai C-3
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula at the start of the 1950s shows the early growth of Sterling and the industrial activity of the Oil Field. Researchers can trace old transportation routes like the Sterling Highway and find remote landmarks such as the Landing Strip.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Kenai C-4, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Kenai C-4, 1954 Print
    1952 Kenai C-4
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula shoreline is captured here in the early fifties as the region's aviation and fishing sectors expanded. Researchers can trace the development of Kenai, locate the East Foreland Lighthouse Reserve, and find now-quiet sites like Salamato (Aband).
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Kenai C-3, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Kenai C-3, 1954 Print
    1952 Kenai C-3
    1954 Print · USGS
    The central Kenai Peninsula appears here in the early fifties as the modern road network was first being established. Researchers can trace early settlements at Naptowne and Soldotna or locate primitive cabins along the Kenai River and Whisper Lake.

  7. 1958 Map of Kenai, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Kenai, 1967 Print
    1958 Kenai
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet are captured here during a period of mid-century growth and wilderness management. Researchers can trace early settlements and infrastructure like Nikishka No 1, Salamatof, and the Wildwood Military Reservation.
    6 unique versions available

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