1950s Maps of Atqasuk, Alaska

Explore 4 historic maps of Atqasuk 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 Atqasuk'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.
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Atqasuk, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Meade River
    1951 Map of Meade River
    1951 Meade River
    1951 Print · USGS
    The North Slope coast and interior river systems are captured here in the early fifties during an era of intensified arctic exploration. You can locate the small settlement of Atkasuk, a nearby Coal Mine, and various Cabins along the banks of the Meade River.

  2. 1955 Map of Meade River, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Meade River, 1966 Print
    1955 Meade River
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coastline of Alaska's North Slope appears in the mid-1950s as a frontier of petroleum exploration and seasonal transit. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail past Niklavik to Meade Test Well No 1 within the sprawling Naval Petroleum Reserve No 4.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Meade River B-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Meade River B-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Meade River B-3
    1967 Print · USGS
    The North Slope landscape in the mid-1950s reveals a network of arctic waterways and isolated outposts within the Naval Petroleum Reserve. Researchers can trace the layout of Atkasuk (Aban'd) and its river-side Mine, or locate remote landmarks like the Cabin and Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Meade River C-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Meade River C-3, 1967 Print
    1955 Meade River C-3
    1967 Print · USGS
    The arctic North Slope appears in the mid-fifties as a maze of thaw lakes and winding rivers used for seasonal travel. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail past remote sites like Sod Hut (Ruins), a Cabin, and a Gas Seep.

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