1952 Map of Fairbanks

About this map

Fairbanks serves as the regional hub in this mid-century survey, surrounded by the expanding infrastructure of Interior Alaska. The territorial landscape is defined by the heavy presence of The Alaska Railroad, which links settlements like Nenana and Dunbar through the valley of the Tanana River. Strategic development is evident at Ladd AFB and Eielson Air Force Base, while the Univ of Alaska anchors the academic community near the city center. South of the main river corridor, the terrain transitions into a massive Bombing and Gunnery Range and the foothills of the Japan Hills. Local industry is reflected in a Placer Mine near Rex Dome, while transport relies on both modern rails and traditional routes like the Sled Road near Tolovana. The map illustrates the complex overlay of military, educational, and resource-extraction interests during a pivotal era of growth.