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1954 Map of Fairbanks D-2

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Fairbanks D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Fairbanks serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant urban and industrial footprint within the Tanana River and Chena River valley. The map documents a critical period of infrastructure development, featuring the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Alaska Railroad as they navigate the complex interior landscape. Aviation hubs like Fairbanks International Airport and Wainwright Army Airfield underscore the city's role as a logistical center, while the University of Alaska and nearby settlements like College and Lemeta indicate growing residential and educational corridors.

Industrial and scientific activity is evident through the Gold Mine near Sheep Creek and the Permafrost Test Station. To the north, the terrain transitions into the uplands of Murphy Dome and Skiboot Hill, while conservation efforts are represented by the Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. This record also preserves the location of smaller outposts such as Fox and the Gilmore Site, providing a spatial history of the North Star Borough's interior settlements.