1950s Maps of Greensward, Matanuska-Susitna

Explore 4 historic maps of Greensward from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Greensward's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Greensward's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Greensward, Matanuska-Susitna maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Anchorage C-7, 1963 Print
    1950 Map of Anchorage C-7, 1963 Print
    1950 Anchorage C-7
    1963 Print · USGS
    Wasilla and the surrounding lake country are captured here at the start of the 1950s as the rail-and-road network expanded through the Matanuska Valley. Local researchers can trace the early layout of the Alaska Railroad and find landmarks like the Thorpe Mine and Wasilla Lake.
    2 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. 1951 Map of Anchorage C-7, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Anchorage C-7, 1958 Print
    1951 Anchorage C-7
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley center of Wasilla is captured here in the early fifties, just as post-war infrastructure began to define the region. You can trace the path of The Alaska Railroad and find early homestead landmarks like Lucile Lake, Paradise Lake, and Fishhook Road.

  4. 1952 Map of Anchorage C-7
    1952 Map of Anchorage C-7
    1952 Anchorage C-7
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska Valley was in a period of early post-war expansion in the 1950s, centered on the growing rail hub of Wasilla. Researchers can trace the early road network and remote landmarks like the Thorpe Mine, The Alaska Railroad, and Finger Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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