Old Maps of Shoreline Drive, Alaska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Shoreline Drive with 8 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Shoreline Drive has changed over the decades.


Shoreline Drive, AK maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Ketchikan, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ketchikan, 1953 Print
    1952 Ketchikan
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ketchikan region of Southeast Alaska is mapped here in the early fifties, documenting the remote settlements and deep-water inlets of the southern panhandle. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Saxman alongside lonely backcountry cabins.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1955 Print
    1953 Ketchikan B-6
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in Southeast Alaska comes into focus in the mid-fifties as industry and wilderness meet along the Tongass Narrows. Trace the early layout of Ketchikan, locate the Cannery at Wards Cove, and find the US Coast Guard Station at Point Higgins.

  3. 1954 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1960 Print
    1954 Ketchikan B-6
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the mid-fifties is defined by the coastal settlements and industrial outposts lining the Tongass Narrows. Maritime and cultural researchers can trace the development of Ketchikan, the facilities at Wacker, and landmarks like Totem Bight.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Ketchikan, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Ketchikan, 1966 Print
    1955 Ketchikan
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska’s maritime character is captured in the mid-fifties, showing the vital waterways and remote outposts of the Alexander Archipelago. Researchers can trace the waterfronts of Ketchikan and Metlakatla or locate isolated spots like Hyder and Loring.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1991 Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE
    1991 Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE
    1991 Ketchikan B-6 SE
    1991 Print · USGS
    Ketchikan and its neighboring islands are captured in the early 1990s, showing the town's growth along the Tongass Narrows. Trace the unique ferry-access connection between the city and Ketchikan International Airport or explore named peaks like Dall Ridge and Nipple Mountain.

  6. 1994 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1998 Print
    1994 Ketchikan B-6
    1998 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the 1990s reveals a landscape defined by the maritime economy and the North Tongass Highway corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal development through the US Coast Guard Station, Higgins Elm Sch, and industrial landmarks at Ward Cove.

  7. 2017 Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Ketchikan B-6 SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Shoreline Drive, including Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Ketchikan B-6 SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Ketchikan and the rugged interior of Gravina Island are captured here during a period of modern coastal expansion. Map collectors can trace the regional infrastructure from the Ketchikan International Airport to the steep peaks of California Ridge and the shores of Bostwick Lake.

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