Old Maps of Wainwright, Alaska for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 10 historic maps of Wainwright. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Wainwright's past.


Wainwright, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Wainwright
    1951 Map of Wainwright
    1951 Wainwright
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along the Chukchi Sea is captured here during the early 1950s, showing the intersection of traditional settlements and federal reserve lands. Researchers can trace the location of several abandoned sites like Atanik and Akoonik or the early industrial footprint of the Coal Mine.

  2. 1955 Map of Wainwright, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Wainwright, 1963 Print
    1955 Wainwright
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of transition along the Chukchi Sea. Researchers can trace the location of several vanished settlements like Atanik and Kilimantavi or locate the Winter Trail through the Naval Petroleum Reserve No 4.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Wainwright C-2, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Wainwright C-2, 1967 Print
    1955 Wainwright C-2
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coastline of the North Slope appears here in the mid-fifties, centered on the settlement of Wainwright and the vast Wainwright Inlet. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Winter Trail and a remote Landing Strip, alongside outposts at Ikpiligok and Akvat.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Wainwright C-3, 1971 Print
    1955 Map of Wainwright C-3, 1971 Print
    1955 Wainwright C-3
    1971 Print · USGS
    The North Slope coastline in the mid-fifties is defined here by the meeting of the Chukchi Sea and the Arctic tundra. Researchers can trace the seasonal Winter Trail as it parallels the shore, marking the historic path for movement across the permafrost.

  5. 1964 Map of Wainwright
    1964 Map of Wainwright
    1964 Wainwright
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coast near the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of isolated outposts and maritime navigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of several former settlements like Atanik and Tolageak alongside the Kuk River.

  6. 2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Wainwright C-2 NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    The village of Wainwright is captured on the Arctic coast just as it appeared in the early 21st century. Researchers can trace the layout of local infrastructure from Main Street to the Wainwright Airport and the shoreline of the Wainwright Inlet.

  7. 2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Wainwright C-2 NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    The North Slope coastline meets the Arctic waters in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of tundra and thaw lakes. Researchers can trace the winding Sinaruruk River and locate coastal points like Akvat and Ikpiligok.

  8. 2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Wainwright C-2 SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coastline of the North Slope appears here in the early twenty-first century, showing the remote interaction of water and sky. Researchers can locate Wainwright Air Station and Tutolivik, or trace the winding paths of the Kuk River and Amagoulik Cr.

  9. 2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wainwright C-2 SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Wainwright C-2 SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    The North Slope coastline comes into focus in this 2014 study of the intricate waterways near Maudheim. Trace the convergence of the Kuk River and Aulatauruk River as they empty into the tidal waters of Wainwright Inlet.

  10. 2014 Map of Wainwright C-3 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wainwright C-3 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Wainwright C-3 SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    The remote Alaskan coast and the waters of the Chukchi Sea meet in this modern survey of the Arctic tundra. Trace the unpopulated shoreline and the complex inland wetlands across the boundaries of the North Slope Borough.

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