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1950 Map of Fairbanks C-4

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Fairbanks C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Tanana River dominates this interior Alaska landscape, weaving through a complex network of waterways including the Wood River and Tatlanika River. This 1950s era survey, updated with 1970s photogrammetric data, reveals the transit-dependent nature of the region. The Alaska Railroad cuts through the northwest corner near Twomile Lake, providing a vital link alongside the Fairbanks Nenana Road.

Evidence of seasonal travel and wilderness habitation is present in the form of a Winter Trail and several isolated cabins scattered along the riverbanks. The eastern portion of the map is significantly occupied by the Air Force Range near Blair Lake, illustrating the military's footprint in the territory during the mid-20th century. The terrain shifts from the low-lying river basins to the higher ground of the Fairbanks North Star Borough boundary.