1958 Map of Big Delta
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
The confluence of the Tanana River and the Delta River serves as the focal point for this interior Alaskan landscape during the mid-20th century. This region, characterized by its complex network of waterways and expansive lowlands like the Shaw Creek Flats, shows the strategic importance of transportation and military presence in the territory's development. The Richardson Highway provides the primary overland link, connecting established nodes such as Big Delta and the growing hub at Delta Junction, while the expansive Military Reservation and Fort Greely indicate the area's significance for national defense.
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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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