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1950 Map of Fairbanks C-5

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Fairbanks C-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Nenana sits at the critical junction of the Tanana River and the Nenana River, serving as a vital transport hub for the Alaskan interior. This 1950 survey, with revisions into the late 1970s, details the infrastructure supporting this riverfront community, including the Alaska Railroad line and the Nenana Municipal Airport. The map highlights a complex aquatic landscape of sloughs and islands, such as Totchaket Slough and Sawmill Island, which defined local navigation and settlement patterns before modern road expansion.

North across the water from the main townsite lies North Nenana, while further north along the tracks is the stop at Berg. Numerous small structures and Cabins are scattered along the riverbanks, particularly near the Seventeenmile Slough. For genealogists, the location of local Cem sites and landmarks like the Airway Beacon provide specific points of interest for family history and historical land use research in this river-and-rail corridor.