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1949 Map of Fairbanks C-2

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fairbanks C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Fort Wainwright Military Reservation dominates this interior landscape, which was primarily defined by its wetland networks in the mid-20th century. The territory is characterized by a complex system of waterways, including Salchaket Slough in the north and the meandering courses of Clear Creek, McDonald Creek, and Willow Creek. A rare point of elevation, Clear Creek Butte, provides a significant topographical landmark amidst the surrounding marshes and low-relief terrain.

While largely undeveloped at the time of the 1949 aerial photography, the presence of a lone Trail and the Fairbanks Meridian boundary line suggest the early surveying and transit patterns through the Tanana Valley. This map reflects the wilderness character of the region before significant expansion, showing the intricate drainage patterns of Dry Creek and other local water systems that have historically influenced land use and military installations in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.