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1951 Map of Fairbanks A-5
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1951 Map of Fairbanks A-5

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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Nenana River dominates the central valley of this 1951 study, serving as the primary corridor for both natural and industrial movement. Running parallel to the water, The Alaska Railroad connects small rail-side settlements and markers such as Rex, Browne, and Mile 385. The proximity of these outposts to the river suggests a landscape defined by logistics and seasonal transport, where distance is measured by mileposts rather than urban density. To the east, a network of tributaries including Windy Creek, Chicken Creek, and Moose Creek carves into the high ground, while a designated Sled Road in the north indicates the reliance on winter transport routes during the mid-century era. The presence of isolated Cabins and surveying benchmarks like VABM Ferry 1522 highlights the remote nature of this Alaskan interior before modern highway expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.09 x 20.72 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain