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1992 Map of Fairbanks D-2 SE

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Fairbanks D-2 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

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Fort Wainwright Military Reservation dominates the eastern half of this landscape, showcasing the extensive military footprint adjacent to central Fairbanks. The city's residential and institutional core is highly detailed, featuring a dense network of schools such as Ryan Jr HS and Lathrop High Sch, alongside landmarks like Fairbanks Mem Hosp and the Immaculate Conception Sch. The area is geographically defined by the Chena River winding through the city and the wide braids of the Tanana River to the south, where Meridian Island sits amidst the shifting channels.

Legacy land use is visible in the transition from the urban grid to the Creamers Field State Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and the recreational slopes of the Birch Hill Recreation Area. Neighborhoods like Lemeta, Garden Island, and South Fairbanks illustrate the northward and southward expansion of the city during the late 20th century, while numerous Gravel Pits along the Richardson Highway point to the ongoing infrastructure development of the interior.