1958 Map of Big Delta
USGS Topo · Published 1967About this map
Big Delta and the strategically vital Delta Junction serve as the focal points for this mid-century topographic study of the Tanana Valley. This era represents a significant period of northern infrastructure development, highlighted by the intersection of the Richardson Highway and the Alaska Highway. The map illustrates the sprawling Fort Greely Military Reservation and the Big Delta Airport, underscoring the region's importance to national defense during the Cold War. Beyond the military footprint, the landscape is dotted with early lodges and camps such as Shaw Creek Lodge, Aurora Lodge, and Jollys Cabins, which supported travelers and hunters along the river corridors.
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Editions of this 1958 Big Delta Map
6 editions found
Historical Maps of Delta Junction Through Time
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