1950s Maps of Nome, Alaska

Explore 6 historic maps of Nome 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 Nome'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 Nome's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Nome, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Nome, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Nome, 1956 Print
    1950 Nome
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Seward Peninsula at mid-century reveals a remote landscape of mining camps and coastal outposts. Researchers can trace the gold-dredging heritage of Bessie No. 5 Dredge Camp, the old Winter Trail, and the military site at Fort Davis.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Nome B-1, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Nome B-1, 1956 Print
    1950 Nome B-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Seward Peninsula coastline comes into focus during the mid-twentieth century as a vital transportation and mining corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vicinity of Nome past Thaw Field to landmarks like Cape Nome and Alma.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Nome C-2, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Nome C-2, 1956 Print
    1950 Nome C-2
    1956 Print · USGS
    The coastal Seward Peninsula comes alive in this mid-century survey, showing the mining and trail network northwest of Nome. Trace early prospecting routes along the Winter Trail or locate the Sunset Mine Tailings and Nugget Gulch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Nome C-1, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Nome C-1, 1956 Print
    1950 Nome C-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nome is shown as a bustling aviation and mining center during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Seward Peninsula RR past Perkinsville or locate the Miocene Ditch and Nome Municipal Airport.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Nome
    1951 Map of Nome
    1951 Nome
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Seward Peninsula at the start of the 1950s shows the vital connection between its gold-mining history and the Bering Sea coast. Local historians can trace the remote outposts of Jensens Camp, the boundaries of Fort Davis (Military Res), and early aviation sites like the Landing Area.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Nome
    1957 Map of Nome
    1957 Nome
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Seward Peninsula comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the mining camps and coastal outposts of the Norton Sound. Genealogists and historians can trace old sites like Jensens Camp, Fort Davis, and the Dredge Camp along the shores near Nome.

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