1980s Maps of Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska

Explore 12 historic maps of Matanuska-Susitna from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Matanuska-Susitna, AK maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Tyonek D-1 SE
    1983 Map of Tyonek D-1 SE
    1983 Tyonek D-1 SE
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Susitna River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of braided channels and aviation hubs north of Anchorage. Researchers can trace early infrastructure around Kashwitna, including local tracks, the Willow Airport, and a small Cem.

  2. 1983 Map of Anchorage D-7 SW
    1983 Map of Anchorage D-7 SW
    1983 Anchorage D-7 SW
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna interior in the early eighties was a landscape of remote watersheds and seasonal access routes. Researchers can trace the drainage of Willow Creek and Peters Creek alongside a solitary winter trail.

  3. 1983 Map of Anchorage D-8 SE
    1983 Map of Anchorage D-8 SE
    1983 Anchorage D-8 SE
    1983 Print · USGS
    Matanuska-Susitna in the early eighties was a landscape of seasonal trails and high-country drainages. Researchers can trace the path of the Winter trail or locate local landmarks like Twelvemile Lake and the Radio Tower.

  4. 1983 Map of Anchorage D-8 SW
    1983 Map of Anchorage D-8 SW
    1983 Anchorage D-8 SW
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna region in the early eighties was a landscape of seasonal routes and river-based activity. Trace the path of the Winter Trail and locate early infrastructure like the Foot Bridge crossing Willow Creek.

  5. 1987 Map of Talkeetna C-1 SE
    1987 Map of Talkeetna C-1 SE
    1987 Talkeetna C-1 SE
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Alaska rail-and-river corridor is captured here in the late eighties, showing the vital connection between wilderness and transport. Researchers can locate remote sites like Curry, the Lane (Site), and McKenzie along the tracks of The Alaska Railroad.

  6. 1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 NW
    1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 NW
    1987 Talkeetna B-1 NW
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna interior in the late eighties reveals a landscape of complex waterways and early resource development. Trace the primitive Trail and see the original drainage of Lake Denali and Moose Creek before modern changes.

  7. 1987 Map of Talkeetna A-1 NE
    1987 Map of Talkeetna A-1 NE
    1987 Talkeetna A-1 NE
    1987 Print · USGS
    The braided channels of the Susitna River and the vital corridor of the Alaska Railroad define this Matanuska-Susitna landscape in the late eighties. Researchers can trace historical routes like the Tractor Trail or locate water bodies like Montana Lake and Question Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 SE
    1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 SE
    1987 Talkeetna B-1 SE
    1987 Print · USGS
    In the late eighties, the junction of three major rivers defined the growing bush community of Talkeetna. Researchers can trace the path of The Alaska Railroad alongside landmarks like Christiansen Lake and the Petersville Road.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1987 Map of Tyonek D-1 NE
    1987 Map of Tyonek D-1 NE
    1987 Tyonek D-1 NE
    1987 Print · USGS
    The braided channels of the Susitna River valley meet the iron tracks of the interior in the late 1980s. Track the settlement of Caswell and rail-line infrastructure like 197 1/2 Mile and the Kashwitna River crossings.

  10. 1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 SW
    1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 SW
    1987 Talkeetna B-1 SW
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Susitna Valley interior comes into focus in the late 1980s, showcasing the remote infrastructure of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Researchers can trace the path of Petersville Road past the Landing Strip and through the wetlands of Trapper Creek.

  11. 1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 NE
    1987 Map of Talkeetna B-1 NE
    1987 Talkeetna B-1 NE
    1987 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river corridor north of Talkeetna comes alive in the late eighties as it follows the path of the Alaska Railroad. Researchers can trace the layout of Chase and the winding course of the Susitna River and Whiskers Creek.

  12. 1987 Map of Talkeetna A-1 SE
    1987 Map of Talkeetna A-1 SE
    1987 Talkeetna A-1 SE
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Susitna Valley in the early 1980s was a landscape defined by the braided Susitna River and the vital corridor of The Alaska Railroad. Researchers can trace the settlement at Montana and locate local landmarks like the Landing Strip and Trapper Lake.

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