Old Maps of Chickaloon, Alaska for Academic Research

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


Chickaloon, AK maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Anchorage D-4, 1962 Print
    1948 Map of Anchorage D-4, 1962 Print
    1948 Anchorage D-4
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska River valley in the late 1940s shows a landscape of early highway development and mountain outposts. Trace the old Chickaloon Knik Nelchina Trail or locate remote landmarks like Eightmile Cabin and the Coal Mine (Aban'd).
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1952 Map of Anchorage D-4
    1952 Map of Anchorage D-4
    1952 Anchorage D-4
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley was a rugged frontier of coal mining and mountain trails in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the early industrial footprint of the Coal Mine (Aban'd) and remote outposts like Ninemile Cabin and the Chickaloon Roadhouse.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  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 D-4, 2001 Print
    1994 Map of Anchorage D-4, 2001 Print
    1994 Anchorage D-4
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley and its surrounding peaks were being meticulously mapped in the 1990s as modern access expanded into the interior. Researchers can trace the Knik Nelchina Trail and locate remote outposts like Ninemile Cabin and the Ninety-eight Bridge.

  7. 2016 Map of Anchorage D-4 SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Anchorage D-4 SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Anchorage D-4 SW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Chickaloon, including Matanuska-Susitna, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2023 Map of Anchorage D-4 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Anchorage D-4 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Anchorage D-4 SW
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley comes into sharp focus in this recent survey of the area surrounding Chickaloon. Researchers can trace the modern development of the Glenn Highway corridor and locate local landmarks like the King Ranch Airport and Bonnie Lake.

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