1954 Map of Fairbanks D-2

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Chena River and Tanana River dominate this interior Alaska landscape, providing the hydrological framework for the development of Fairbanks and its surrounding communities. The map documents a period of significant mid-century growth, notably around the University of Alaska in College and the expansion of residential neighborhoods like Lemeta and Slaterville. The presence of the Alaska Railroad and major thoroughfares like the Steese Highway illustrates the transportation network that fueled the region's economy, while the The Trans-Alaska Pipeline corridor reflects later industrial development.