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1964 Map of Fairbanks

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fairbanks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Fairbanks serves as the focal point of this mid-century interior Alaskan landscape, situated at the confluence of the Chena River and the Tanana River. The map illustrates a region defined by its vital transportation and military corridors, with The Alaska Railroad threading through settlements like Dunbar, Standard, and Nenana. The military footprint is significant, featuring Eielson Air Force Base southeast of the city and a vast Bombing and Gunnery Range dominating the central terrain south of the Salchaket Slough.

To the west, the landscape transitions into the watery expanse of the Tolovana River basin and Minto Lake, while the uplands near Murphy Dome and Gilmore Dome are dotted with Placer Mines, indicating the area's continued reliance on mineral extraction. The layout of small stops such as Saulich and Ester alongside the rail line and river crossings like Ferry and Browne reveals the era's logistical framework before the expansion of the modern highway system.