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1947 Map of Juneau B-2

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Juneau B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Juneau and the industrial activity of the Gastineau Channel dominate this mid-century topographic record. The landscape shows the significant footprints of the Alaska-Juneau Mill and the Alaska-Juneau Adit, reflecting the mining operations that defined the regional economy. Across the water on Douglas Island, the settlement of Douglas and the site of Treadwell are connected by the historical Treadwell Ditch, while the Juneau Townsite Boundary marks the urban limits of the day.

Glacial forces are evident in the massive Mendenhall Glacier and Lemon Glacier, feeding the Mendenhall River as it flows past the Juneau Airport. Infrastructure of the late 1940s is captured here in detail, including the Glacier Highway and the Mendenhall Loop Road. Notable local landmarks like the Powerhouse near Salmon Creek Res and the Rifle Range provide a specific view of community life and utility in the territory before statehood.