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1966 Map of Fairbanks D-2 SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Chena River carves a winding path through the heart of Fairbanks, anchoring a landscape defined by rapid mid-century expansion and heavy military presence. The sprawling Fort Wainwright Military Reservation dominates the central and eastern portions of the map, featuring an extensive grid of service roads, athletic fields, and a prominent airfield. The integration of military and civilian life is evident in the cluster of institutions like the Heliport Hospital and several schools, including Hunter Sch and Lathrop High Sch, which serve the growing residential districts of Lemeta and Garden Island.

Southward, the vast braided channels of the Tanana River and Salchaket Slough provide a stark contrast to the structured urban grid. This area showcases the raw alluvial geography of the Interior, where Goose Island and numerous unnamed sandbars shift between the waterways. Significant infrastructure like the Alaska Railroad and the Richardson Highway link this northern hub to the rest of the territory, while local landmarks such as Birch Hill Cemetery and the Initial Point mark the cultural and surveying foundations of the community.