Old Maps of Irish Hills, Matanuska-Susitna for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Irish Hills with 9 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 Irish Hills has changed over the decades.


Irish Hills, Matanuska-Susitna 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. 1952 Map of Anchorage B-8, 1965 Print
    1952 Map of Anchorage B-8, 1965 Print
    1952 Anchorage B-8
    1965 Print · USGS
    North of Anchorage in the early fifties, the landscape transitions from the historic Iditarod Trail at Knik to the rising military infrastructure of Elmendorf Air Force Base. Trace early transportation routes like the Alaska Railroad and Glenn Highway as they cross the Eagle River Flats.

  3. 1953 Map of Anchorage B-8, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Anchorage B-8, 1954 Print
    1953 Anchorage B-8
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Knik Arm and upper Cook Inlet region show a mix of historic dog-team routes and Cold War military growth in the early fifties. You can trace the Iditarod Trail near Knik or locate early landmarks like Sandpiper Lodge and the Kermit Roosevelt Memorial Cem.
    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. 1965 Map of Anchorage B-8
    1965 Map of Anchorage B-8
    1965 Anchorage B-8
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Cook Inlet are shown in the mid-twentieth century as military installations and rail lines expanded across the glacial moraine. Modern researchers can trace the historic Iditarod Trail, the settlement of Knik, and the early infrastructure of Elmendorf Air Force Base.

  6. 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.

  7. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 NW, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-8 NW, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage B-8 NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna coastline comes into focus in the late seventies, centered on the strategic military outpost at Goose Bay Air Force Auxiliary Field. Researchers can trace early infrastructure along Goose Bay Road and identify numerous water bodies like Sevenmile Lake and Cranberry Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1994 Map of Anchorage B-8, 2002 Print
    1994 Map of Anchorage B-8, 2002 Print
    1994 Anchorage B-8
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Matanuska-Susitna region and the northern reaches of Anchorage meet here in the 1990s, where the historic Iditarod path intersects with modern military airfields. Researchers can trace the National Historic Trail (Iditarod) near Knik or locate the Ursa Major Sch within Elmendorf Air Force Base.

  9. 2023 Map of Anchorage B-8 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Anchorage B-8 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Anchorage B-8 NW
    2023 Print · USGS
    Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough appear here in 2023, showcasing a landscape of complex wetlands and increasing residential development. Researchers can trace the layout of Knik-Fairview, identify landmarks like Brown's Homestead Airport, and explore the shoreline of Goose Bay.

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