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1952 Map of Anchorage B-8, 1965 Print
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1952 Map of Anchorage B-8

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Knik Arm dominates this sub-arctic landscape, where tidal mudflats separate the early settlement of Knik from the post-war military expansion to the south. The historical Iditarod Trail is visible cutting through the terrain north of the inlet, serving as a reminder of the region's dog-sled freighting era before modern infrastructure took hold. To the south, the massive footprint of Elmendorf Air Force Base and the Fort Richardson Military Reservation reflects the strategic importance of the area during the early Cold War years, featuring complex installations like Bryant Field and the Sleeper Landing Strip.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1965
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