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1952 Map of Fairbanks

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Fairbanks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Fairbanks serves as the hub of this mid-century Alaskan interior, where the Tanana River and The Alaska Railroad converge to shape the region's transport and growth. This survey captures the territorial-to-statehood transition, featuring the Univ of Alaska and the established footprint of Fort Wainwright. The landscape is a complex network of waterways, from the Nenana River in the west to the Chena River winding through the heart of the settlement.

Strategic military interests are prominent, with Eielson Air Force Base and the expansive Blair Lake Air Force Range occupying the southern reaches. Beyond the urban center, smaller outposts like Nenana, Ester, and North Pole dot the rail and road corridors, while the Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest highlights the region's diverse ecological and research value. The map illustrates a frontier landscape being methodically organized by post-war aviation and infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952

Date Published1969

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:250,000

Physical Dimensions26.1 x 22.2 inches

Editions of this 1952 Fairbanks Map

6 editions found

1958 edition

26.7 x 23 inches

1958 edition

26.7 x 22.9 inches

1960 edition

26.7 x 22.9 inches

1960 edition

26.7 x 23 inches

1969 edition

26.1 x 22.2 inches

1974 edition

26 x 24.3 inches