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1949 Map of Fairbanks D-4

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fairbanks D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Alaska Railroad anchors the southern edge of this interior landscape, following the path of Goldstream Creek through a complex network of wetlands and upland peaks. The 1949 topography reveals a remote wilderness defined by the vast Minto Lakes system and the winding Chatanika River. Human activity is sparse but significant, centered on the railroad corridor where the Section House, the station at Dunbar, and the settlement of Standard provided vital infrastructure for northern transport.

Evidence of local heritage and early transportation routes is scattered throughout, including a noted Indian Cemetery and several remote Cabin sites. A Sled Road cuts across the central terrain, highlighting the seasonal mobility required in the region. The map also documents specific rail milestones such as Mile 433, which served as critical reference points for maintenance crews and travelers navigating this expansive territory during the mid-twentieth century.