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1951 Map of Fairbanks

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fairbanks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Fairbanks serves as the regional anchor on the Tanana River during the early Cold War era, showing a landscape defined by significant military and transportation infrastructure. Large military tracts, including the Ladd Air Force Base and an extensive Bombing and Gunnery Range, dominate the terrain south of the river. The corridor of the Alaska Railroad connects key river points and settlements like Nenana and Dunbar, while the Richardson Highway extends southeast from the city.

Northern hills are marked by numerous watercourses and mining-related names such as Goldstream Creek and Big Eldorado Creek, alongside prominent peaks like Murphy Dome. The map records a mix of permanent settlements and ephemeral sites, including a Logging Camp and a Gravel Pit, alongside the Clear Air Force Auxiliary Field (Inactive). The wetland network of the Tolovana River and Minto Lake illustrates the complex drainage of the Interior before modern development further altered the floodplains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951

Date Published1951

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:250,000

Physical Dimensions26.7 x 23 inches

Editions of this 1951 Fairbanks Map

2 editions found

1951 edition

26.7 x 23 inches

1951 edition

26.7 x 23 inches