Old Maps of Butte, Alaska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Butte 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 Butte has changed over the decades.


Butte, AK maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1951 Map of Anchorage C-6, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Anchorage C-6, 1952 Print
    1951 Anchorage C-6
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley coal fields and early rail network are in full operation during the early fifties. Local historians can trace mining spurs of The Alaska Railroad to sites like Evan Jones Mine and the settlement of Sutton.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1979 Map of Anchorage C-6 SE
    1979 Map of Anchorage C-6 SE
    1979 Anchorage C-6 SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley's agricultural and residential heart comes into focus in the late 1970s as the community of Butte grows between two major rivers. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Matanuska Valley Sch and Valley Memory Garden (Cemetery) alongside the distinctive Bodenburg Butte.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1994 Map of Anchorage C-6, 2002 Print
    1994 Map of Anchorage C-6, 2002 Print
    1994 Anchorage C-6
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley in the mid-nineties shows the evolving landscape of Southcentral Alaska as it balances its mining roots with modern growth. Researchers can locate vanished coal operations like the Jonesville Mine or trace the development of Palmer and Butte.

  7. 2016 Map of Anchorage C-6 SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Anchorage C-6 SE, 2016 Print
    2016 Anchorage C-6 SE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte, including Matanuska-Susitna, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2023 Map of Anchorage C-6 SE, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Anchorage C-6 SE, 2023 Print
    2023 Anchorage C-6 SE
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna Valley comes into sharp focus here as it appeared in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of glacial rivers and rising peaks. Researchers can trace local aviation history at the Butte Municipal Airport and find family landmarks like Valley Memorial Park.

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