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Old Maps of Big Lake, Alaska

Explore 9 old maps of Big Lake, spanning from 1950 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. 1950 Map of Anchorage C-8, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Anchorage C-8, 1958 Print
    1950 Anchorage C-8
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna valley comes alive in the early statehood era as a hub of rail-side industry and wilderness settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace early residents near Houston and Pittman, or locate industrial landmarks like the Coal Mine and Alaska Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1952 Map of Anchorage C-8
    1952 Map of Anchorage C-8
    1952 Anchorage C-8
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna region's rail and mining corridor comes alive in the early fifties as the postwar economy expands. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Coal Mine at Houston and the vast lake systems of Big Lake and Nancy Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of Anchorage, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Anchorage, 1966 Print
    1962 Anchorage
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Anchorage bowl and Matanuska Valley appear in this mid-century survey during a period of significant military and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Alaska Railroad through Sutton and Jonesville or locate historic stops like Meekins Roadhouse and the Watertower Inn.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Anchorage bowl and Matanuska Valley appear in the late seventies as the region's transportation and military infrastructure matured. Genealogists and historians can trace rail and road evolution through Wasilla, the Matanuska Branch line, and Jonesville.
  16. 1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage C-8 SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Big Lake and the Houston boundary appear here during the late seventies as the region's recreational and transport hubs were taking shape. Researchers can trace the path of The Alaska RR and locate early aviation landmarks like the Big Lake No 2 Airport and several lakeside campgrounds.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1994 Map of Anchorage C-8, 2002 Print
    1994 Map of Anchorage C-8, 2002 Print
    1994 Anchorage C-8
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna valley comes into focus during the mid-nineties, showing the critical transport links between Houston and Pittman. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside communities and recreation sites like Big Lake and the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area.
  22. 2016 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Anchorage C-8 SW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Lake, including Houston, Matanuska-Susitna, and other nearby areas
  25. 2023 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Anchorage C-8 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Anchorage C-8 SW
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna Borough comes alive in this contemporary survey of its lake-strewn wilderness and aviation outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace residential growth around Big Lake or locate local airstrips like Kucera Residence Airport and Big Lake Airport.
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