1952 Map of Fairbanks D-2

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Fairbanks serves as the focal point of this interior Alaskan landscape, appearing in the early 1950s as a vital transportation and military hub. The map highlights the extensive military presence during the Cold War era, including the expansive Ladd Air Force Base and its adjacent Bombing and Gunnery Range to the south. Educational and research infrastructure is centered at College, featuring the University of Alaska and the U S Agricultural Experiment Station. The industrial legacy of the region is evident through numerous Gold Mines and expansive Tailings along Goldstream Creek, while the Alaska Railroad and the Steese Highway connect the city to northern outposts like Fox and the now-abandoned settlement of Gilmore. Aviation history is preserved through the labeling of Weeks Field and the Fairbanks Airport, illustrating the city's reliance on air travel across the vast Tanana and Chena river systems.