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1952 Map of Fairbanks C-3
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1952 Map of Fairbanks C-3

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The Tanana River dominates this mid-century landscape south of Fairbanks, acting as a braided artery through a region defined by its cold-war military presence. The terrain south of the river is largely occupied by the Ladd Air Force Base, with a significant portion dedicated to a Bombing and Gunnery Range. This 1952 edition reflects an era when the Alaskan interior was being heavily mapped for strategic defense, revealing a landscape of winding waterways like the Wood River and complex slough systems including Sevenmile Slough and Hot Slough. The intricate network of islands, such as Whiskey Island and Sam Charley Island, illustrates the shifting, seasonal nature of the Tanana's floodplains before extensive modern channelization or development altered the flow patterns of these northern silty waters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain