1950s Maps of Yakutat, Alaska

Explore 33 historic maps of Yakutat 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.

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Yakutat, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Bering Glacier A-3, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Bering Glacier A-3, 1952 Print
    1950 Bering Glacier A-3
    1952 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Alaskan coast is defined here by massive ice fields and high alpine peaks. Trace the coastal wilderness from the Guyot Glacier down to the Gulf of Alaska shoreline, identifying landmarks like Umbrella Reef and isolated cabins.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Bering Glacier, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Bering Glacier, 1958 Print
    1950 Bering Glacier
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan coast and the immense ice fields of the Chugach Mountains are captured here at the midpoint of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the isolated outposts at Cape Yakataga, the remote Yakataga Airport, and landmarks like Berg Lake.

  3. 1950 Map of Icy Bay, 1961 Print
    1950 Map of Icy Bay, 1961 Print
    1950 Icy Bay
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan coast in the early 1950s is defined here by the massive Malaspina Glacier meeting the open sea. Researchers can trace the mid-century shoreline from Cape Suckling to the deep waters of Icy Bay and Riou Bay.

  4. 1951 Map of Icy Bay D-2 and D-3
    1951 Map of Icy Bay D-2 and D-3
    1951 Icy Bay D-2 and D-3
    1951 Print · USGS
    Icy Bay and the Gulf of Alaska coastline are shown here in the early fifties, following post-war aerial surveys. Local historians can trace remote landmarks like Moraine Reef, isolated coastal Cabin sites, and the mouth of the Priest River.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Icy Bay
    1951 Map of Icy Bay
    1951 Icy Bay
    1951 Print · USGS
    The glacial coastline of Yakutat is captured in the early fifties, showing where the ice meets the sea. Researchers can trace the massive Malaspina Glacier and navigate coastal landmarks like Icy Cape and Riou Bay.

  6. 1951 Map of Bering Glacier
    1951 Map of Bering Glacier
    1951 Bering Glacier
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Gulf of Alaska coastline and its massive ice fields appear in this early fifties survey before modern development reached the region. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Cape Yakataga, the Yakataga Airport, and coastal markers like Umbrella Reef.

  7. 1951 Map of Bering Glacier A-4
    1951 Map of Bering Glacier A-4
    1951 Bering Glacier A-4
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska at the mid-century reveals a dynamic landscape of massive glaciers and braided rivers meeting the sea. Researchers can locate remote outposts like the Yakataga Airport and various cabins along the shore near Cape Yakataga and Oil Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Bering Glacier A-2, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Bering Glacier A-2, 1952 Print
    1951 Bering Glacier A-2
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan coast near Yakutat comes to life in the early 1950s, showing a world of ice and tide. Geologists and researchers can trace the massive Guyot Glacier and the drainage of Big Sandy Creek into Icy Bay.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1951 Map of Yakutat, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Yakutat, 1952 Print
    1951 Yakutat
    1952 Print · USGS
    The coastal village of Yakutat is surveyed here in the early fifties, caught between massive ice fields and the sea. Researchers can trace the mid-century Military Airport and remote features like Harlequin Lake and the Alsek River.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Mt Saint Elias, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mt Saint Elias, 1952 Print
    1951 Mt Saint Elias
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Alaska-Canada borderlands appear in mid-century detail during this 1951 survey of the high peaks and ice fields near Yakutat. Researchers can trace the massive Malaspina Glacier, the towering Mt St Elias, and the shores of Disenchantment Bay.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Mt Fairweather, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Mt Fairweather, 1953 Print
    1951 Mt Fairweather
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska at the mid-century remains a landscape of massive ice and isolated outposts. Researchers can trace the remote Solomon Railroad and early settlements like Pelican and Elfin Cove nestled along the glacial waterways.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1952 Map of Skagway, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Skagway, 1953 Print
    1952 Skagway
    1953 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Alaska Panhandle come alive in the early fifties, showing the vital rail and road links to the Yukon. Trace the historic White Pass & Yukon Route or locate remote camps like Pleasant Camp and Klukwan.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Yakutat A-1
    1959 Map of Yakutat A-1
    1959 Yakutat A-1
    1959 Print · USGS
    The coastal wilderness of the Gulf of Alaska is documented here in the late fifties, showing a landscape shaped by ice and water. Researchers can trace the massive Alsek Glacier and its impact on features like Lower Doame Lake and the Deception Hills.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Yakutat C-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat C-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat C-3
    1963 Print · USGS
    Yakutat, Alaska, was a landscape of massive ice and unnamed peaks when this survey was field annotated in the late fifties. Geologists and researchers can trace the mid-century extent of the Hidden Glacier, West Nunatak Glacier, and Black Tit.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Yakutat B-5, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat B-5, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat B-5
    1963 Print · USGS
    The coastal Alaskan wilderness near Yakutat is captured here in the late fifties as a landscape of glacial rivers and seasonal industry. Researchers can find traditional landmarks like Chief Situk Grave alongside the Yakutat Airport and a remote Cannery.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Yakutat D-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat D-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat D-3
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska's glaciated wilderness is captured here in the late fifties, showing the intricate ice fields along the international boundary. Researchers can trace the massive flows of the Art Lewis Glacier and Butler Glacier as they move toward Nunatak Fiord.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1959 Map of Yakutat A-2, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat A-2, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat A-2
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Yakutat in the late fifties shows a landscape of braided rivers and shifting deltas at the edge of the Gulf. Local historians can trace the remnants of early industry at the Cannery (Aband) and follow the Old RR Grade through the Tongass National Forest.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1959 Map of Yakutat C-5, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat C-5, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat C-5
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in the late 1950s centered around the fishing and transit hub of Yakutat as it looked before major modernization. Researchers can trace the Yakutat and Southern rail route or locate local landmarks like the Khantaak Light and Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Yakutat D-4, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat D-4, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat D-4
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska during the late fifties reveals a dynamic landscape of massive ice flows and tidal inlets. Researchers can trace the mid-century extent of Variegated Glacier and Hidden Glacier as they meet Russell Fiord and Seal Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1959 Map of Yakutat A-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat A-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat A-3
    1963 Print · USGS
    The coastal wilderness of the Gulf of Alaska is documented here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and forest. Researchers can trace the path of the Tractor Trail to isolated Cabins near the Akwe River.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1959 Map of Yakutat C-4, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat C-4, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat C-4
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Yakutat Forelands and the deep waters of Russell Fiord are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by retreating ice and coastal forest. Researchers can trace the path of a Tractor Trail or locate the remote waters of Situk Lake and Chicago Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1959 Map of Yakutat B-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat B-3, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat B-3
    1963 Print · USGS
    Glacial waters meet the Gulf of Alaska in the mid-twentieth century, revealing a dynamic coastal landscape of ice and braided rivers. Map collectors can trace the Tractor Trail along the shore or locate the remote Cabin near the Brabazon Range.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Yakutat B-2, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat B-2, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat B-2
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the late fifties was a landscape of immense moving ice and untouched forests. Glaciologists and historians can trace the extent of Novatak Glacier, Chamberlain Glacier, and the headwaters of the Tanis River.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1959 Map of Yakutat B-4, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat B-4, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat B-4
    1963 Print · USGS
    The coastal wilderness of the Yakutat Foreland is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a complex network of braided rivers and tidal flats. Researchers can locate an isolated Oil Well, a remote Landing Strip, and scattered Cabins along the Blacksand Spit.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1959 Map of Yakutat B-1, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of Yakutat B-1, 1963 Print
    1959 Yakutat B-1
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska and the Canadian border meet in the late fifties along the massive braided channels of the Alsek River. Researchers can trace the proximity of the Novatak Glacier to the Brabazon Range and the bounds of the Tongass National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

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