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1962 Map of Juneau B-2

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Juneau B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Juneau and Douglas anchor this early 1960s study of the Gastineau Channel, a landscape where industrial mining history meets the ice of the Mendenhall Glacier. The map highlights the area's massive gold mining heritage, specifically the Alaska Juneau Adit and the deep excavation known as The Glory Hole on Mt. Roberts, alongside the Treadwell Foundation across the water. The transition from industrial extraction to modern infrastructure is visible in the development of the Juneau Airport and the residential growth of Mendenhaven and West Juneau.

Glacial influence dominates the northern terrain, with Mendenhall Lake and the massive ice field of Death Valley tucked behind Blackerby Ridge. Transportation is concentrated along the Glacier Highway and the Spaulding Trail, while the heights of Douglas Island are marked by peaks like Mt. Anderson and Mt. Bradley. Water management is represented by the Salmon Creek Reservoir and the Powerhouse near Auke Lake, showing how the community utilized the steep coastal topography for utility and growth.