Old Maps of Gateway, Alaska for Metal Detecting

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1979 Map of Anchorage C-6 SW, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Anchorage C-6 SW

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Matanuska Valley comes into focus in the late 1970s, showcasing the civic growth of the region around Palmer. Researchers can trace old transportation routes like the Old Railroad Grade and explore local landmarks from the State Fairground to the Community College.

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16. 1992 Map of Anchorage C-6 SW

    

    1992 Anchorage C-6 SW

    1992 Print · USGS

    The Matanuska Valley's development is documented in the early nineties as the community around Palmer continued to grow. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of Alaska Experimental Farm, locate the Palmer Pioneer Cemetery, and follow the Old Railroad Grade.

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19. 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.

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22. 2016 Map of Anchorage C-6 SW, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Anchorage C-6 SW

    2016 Print · USGS

    Covers Gateway, including Palmer, Matanuska, and other nearby areas

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25. 2023 Map of Anchorage C-6 SW, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Anchorage C-6 SW

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Matanuska Valley area in the early 2020s exhibits a blend of municipal growth and classic Alaskan aviation culture. Researchers can trace local development around Palmer, the Pioneer Cem, and the many lakes like Baird Lake and Matanuska Lake.

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