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1953 Map of Anchorage A-8, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Anchorage A-8

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Anchorage and its surrounding mid-century neighborhoods sit at the heart of this coastal survey, showing a city in the midst of rapid aviation and military expansion. The map captures the infrastructure of the early 1950s, featuring the newly developed International Airport alongside the established Merrill Airport and the Seaplane Base at Lake Spenard. Settlement patterns are visible in outlying communities like Spenard, Mountain View, and the small cluster at Potter along the Alaska Railroad.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain