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1966 Map of Fairbanks D-2 NE

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Fairbanks D-2 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Fox stands at the intersection of the Elliott Highway and Steese Highway, serving as a central point in this landscape of resource extraction and scientific infrastructure. The map reveals extensive Dredge Tailings along the valley floors, specifically following Goldstream Creek and its tributaries, marking the long-term impact of industrial mining on the terrain. Nearby, the Tungsten Hill Mine and several Gravel Pits indicate the diverse geological value of the area northeast of Fairbanks.

Technological development is prominent at the Gilmore Data Acquisition Facility, which occupies a large portion of the northeastern hills near Rose Creek. This presence contrasts with the modest structures of Grace and Truth Chapel and the small settlement at Wigwam. Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade and residential access provided by Skyline Drive and Farmers Loop Road, while much of the southern territory remains under the Fort Wainwright Military Reservation.