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1950 Map of Fairbanks A-5

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Fairbanks A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Alaska Railroad serves as the central spine of this landscape, paralleling the braided channels of the Nenana River through the Interior. In the early 1950s, this corridor was a vital lifeline for small settlements and trackside stops like Rex and Browne, which were connected by rail and a network of unimproved routes. The presence of a Winter Trail and several cabins reflects the seasonal mobility required in this environment, where travel often depended on frozen ground.

Transportation infrastructure was clearly in a state of transition at mid-century, with several sections of road marked as under construction. Surveyed points such as VABM Tekla 1522 and VABM Kobe 1616 anchor the high ground above the river valley. Local activity is noted by a Gravel Pit near the tracks and the small airstrip at Roberts Field, while the southern end of the sheet marks the location of Ferry.