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Old Maps of Sterling, Alaska

Explore 10 old maps of Sterling, spanning from 1944 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1944 Map of Kenai, 1954 Print
    1944 Map of Kenai, 1954 Print
    1944 Kenai
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet are captured here during a period of postwar growth, just as the regional road system began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and family landmarks such as Salamatoff, Stelters Ranch, and the Snug Harbor Cannery.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1986 Map of Kenai C-3 SE
    1986 Map of Kenai C-3 SE
    1986 Kenai C-3 SE
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula’s riverfront and lake country are captured here in the mid-eighties as the community of Sterling grew along the Kenai River. Trace local history through detailed infrastructure including Landing Strips, Gravel Pits, and numerous named waters like Scout Lake.
  22. 1992 Map of Kenai C-3, 2002 Print
    1992 Map of Kenai C-3, 2002 Print
    1992 Kenai C-3
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula at the start of the 1990s shows a complex landscape of oil extraction and conservation. Researchers can trace the development of Sterling and Soldotna or locate specific landmarks like Eagle Rock and the Swanson River Oil Field.
  25. 2014 Map of Kenai C-3 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kenai C-3 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Kenai C-3 SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Funny River, Kenai Peninsula, and other nearby areas
  28. 2024 Map of Kenai C-3 SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kenai C-3 SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Kenai C-3 SE
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula community of Sterling is shown here in the 2020s as a junction of river life and aviation. Researchers can trace local development around Scout Lake and Longmere Lake or locate bush pilot landmarks like the Dahler Homestead Airport and Sterling Air Park.
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