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1950 Map of Fairbanks C-3, 1974 Print
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1950 Map of Fairbanks C-3

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Tanana River dominates this mid-century landscape south of Fairbanks, winding through a complex network of braids and islands. This survey captures a significant portion of the Fort Wainwright Military Reservation, established during the World War II era to support Cold War-era defense operations in the interior. The map illustrates the hydrological patterns of the river valley, characterized by numerous side channels like Hadley Slough and Whiskey Slough, and named landforms including Sam Charley Island and Whiskey Island. To the northwest, the Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest sits on the higher ground above Bonanza Creek, marking a landscape dedicated to long-term forestry research. Further south, the meandering Wood River defines a portion of the North Star Borough boundary, showing the terrain before late 20th-century developments altered the footprint of the local military installations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain