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Old Maps of Whittier, Alaska for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Whittier. 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 Whittier's past.

Whittier, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Seward
    1951 Map of Seward
    1951 Seward
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound come to life in the early 1950s as the rail and maritime networks linked remote coastal outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the Alaska Railroad corridor through Seward, find the Jesse Lee Indian School, and locate isolated camps like Latouche and Chenega.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Seward D-5, 1963 Print
    1951 Map of Seward D-5, 1963 Print
    1951 Seward D-5
    1963 Print · USGS
    Whittier serves as a critical railroad terminus and maritime gateway in the early fifties. Local researchers can trace the industrial layout of the town, including The Tunnel, the CAA Station, and the proximity of the Portage Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Seward D-5, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Seward D-5, 1954 Print
    1952 Seward D-5
    1954 Print · USGS
    The strategic port of Whittier and its surrounding glacial peaks are captured here in the early fifties during its peak era as a military rail terminal. Researchers can trace the vital Alaska Railroad Tunnel, the Airstrip, and the massive face of Portage Glacier.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Seward, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Seward, 1956 Print
    1953 Seward
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound are documented in the early 1950s as the rail and road networks expanded. Trace the route of the Alaska Railroad and find early settlements like Seward, Moose Pass, and Latouche.
    12 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Seward
    1959 Map of Seward
    1959 Seward
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound are captured here during the mid-century, showing the vital transit corridor between Seward and the interior. Researchers can trace the Alaska Railroad through Whittier and locate historic coastal settlements like Chenega and Latouche.
  16. 1984 Map of Seward D-5 SE
    1984 Map of Seward D-5 SE
    1984 Seward D-5 SE
    1984 Print · USGS
    Whittier and the surrounding ice fields of the Prince William Sound are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the rugged coastline from the port at Passage Canal to the depths of Shotgun Cove and the massive Billings Glacier.
  19. 1984 Map of Seward D-5 SW
    1984 Map of Seward D-5 SW
    1984 Seward D-5 SW
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-water gateway at Whittier is shown in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by massive ice and narrow coastal corridors. Researchers can trace the proximity of the town to Passage Canal and the dramatic reach of Portage Glacier.
  22. 1995 Map of Seward D-5, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Seward D-5, 1999 Print
    1995 Seward D-5
    1999 Print · USGS
    Whittier and the surrounding Chugach peaks are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the strategic port and its rail connections. Researchers can trace the layout of the City of Whittier, the old Portage Mine, and the route of the Byron Glacier Trail.
  25. 2018 Map of Seward D-5 SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Seward D-5 SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Seward D-5 SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Whittier, including Unorganized Borough, Anchorage, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Seward D-5 SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Seward D-5 SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Seward D-5 SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Whittier, including Unorganized Borough, Anchorage, and other nearby areas
  31. 2023 Map of Seward D-5 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Seward D-5 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Seward D-5 SW
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Whittier and the surrounding Kenai Peninsula peaks are captured here in high detail. Trace the legendary Iditarod National Historic Trl through Portage Pass or locate the remote Whittier Airport and Shakespeare Glacier.
  34. 2023 Map of Seward D-5 SE, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Seward D-5 SE, 2023 Print
    2023 Seward D-5 SE
    2023 Print · USGS
    The head of Passage Canal and the settlement of Whittier are shown here in the early 2020s, framed by the Chugach Mountains. Researchers can trace the Ferry Route, locate Emerald Island, and see the extent of the Whittier and Billings Glaciers.
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