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1949 Map of Fairbanks B-5, 1958 Print
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1949 Map of Fairbanks B-5

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Nenana River and its complex network of braided channels dominate this Interior Alaska landscape at the dawn of the 1950s. The region's logistical framework is clearly defined by the Alaska Railroad, which runs parallel to the river and features critical milestones such as Mile 405 and Mile 400. Near the settlement of Clear, the map identifies the Clear Air Force Auxiliary Field (Inactive), indicating the early military footprint in the territory. This document provides a look at the seasonal transit infrastructure of the era, recording both a Sled Trail and a Winter Trail that cross the expansive wetlands and sloughs. Small settlements and markers like Julius and the Vabm 467 Clear North Base serve as the only permanent human outposts in a territory defined by the shifting waters of Seventeenmile Slough and Lost Slough.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain