1900s (20th Century) Maps of Paxson, Alaska

Explore 6 historic maps of Paxson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Paxson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Paxson, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mount Hayes, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Mount Hayes, 1955 Print
    1950 Mount Hayes
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Interior in the early fifties shows a landscape of high peaks and essential roadhouse stops along the primitive highway system. Genealogists and historians can trace old travel routes and outposts like Rapids Roadhouse, Donnelly, and Paxson.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Mount Hayes A-3, 1963 Print
    1950 Map of Mount Hayes A-3, 1963 Print
    1950 Mount Hayes A-3
    1963 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of the interior's main highway and the high glaciers in the 1950s, this area shows a landscape shaped by ice and aviation. You can trace the early footprint of Paxson, the Richardson Highway, and the local Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Mount Hayes
    1951 Map of Mount Hayes
    1951 Mount Hayes
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the Alaska Range during the early fifties, the interior road network relied on isolated outposts and high-mountain passes. Researchers can trace the path of the Richardson Highway through Isabel Pass and find historic stops like Rapids Roadhouse and Millers Roadhouse.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Mount Hayes A-3
    1952 Map of Mount Hayes A-3
    1952 Mount Hayes A-3
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Alaska interior at the start of the fifties is centered here on the vital crossroads at Paxson. Researchers can trace the early path of the Richardson Highway alongside Summit Lake, the Airstrip, and the glacial reaches of the Gakona River.

  5. 1954 Map of Mount Hayes A-3, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Mount Hayes A-3, 1959 Print
    1954 Mount Hayes A-3
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high mountain passes and glacial headwaters of Alaska are documented here in the mid-1950s. You can trace the path of the Richardson Highway past Paxson and locate remote outposts like the Airstrip or Cabin sites near Fish Lake.

  6. 1955 Map of Mount Hayes, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Mount Hayes, 1966 Print
    1955 Mount Hayes
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Fairbanks and the Alaska Range are captured in the mid-1950s during the expansion of the interior highway system. Researchers can trace early settlements and military outposts like Donnelly, Black Rapids, and the expansive grounds of Fort Greely.
    4 unique versions available

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