1950s Maps of Mentasta Lake, Alaska

Explore 3 historic maps of Mentasta Lake 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 Mentasta Lake's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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


Mentasta Lake, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Nabesna, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Nabesna, 1954 Print
    1950 Nabesna
    1954 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska in the early fifties shows a rugged transition from mountain glaciers to river-basin settlements before statehood. Researchers can trace the remote mining outposts of Nabesna and Chisana or locate old airstrips like Reeve Field and Northway Landing Field.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Nabesna
    1951 Map of Nabesna
    1951 Nabesna
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Alaska interior comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the vast Tetlin Indian Reservation and the rise of bush pilot culture. You can trace the routes of the Alaska Highway and find remote camps like Indian Pass Inn or Chisana.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Nabesna D-6
    1952 Map of Nabesna D-6
    1952 Nabesna D-6
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern Mentasta Mountains are documented here in the early fifties during a period of significant road construction. Researchers can locate the settlement of Mentasta Lake, the Bear Cub Inn, and trace the path of the Eagle Trail through Indian Pass.
    2 unique versions available

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