1951 Map of Juneau

About this map

Juneau and its surrounding mining and maritime hubs are depicted here during the mid-century, a period when the capital city served as the primary gateway to the northern reaches of the Tongass National Forest. The map captures the complex industrial geography of the Gastineau Channel, showing the proximity of Douglas, Treadwell, and Thane to the urban center. North of the city, the Juneau Airport and Old Auke Village mark the transition toward the massive ice fields of the Coast Mountains, including the Mendenhall Glacier and Herbert Glacier. To the west, the remote outpost of Gustavus sits near the entrance to Glacier Bay National Monument, while the fishing and canning settlement of Hoonah on Chichagof Island illustrates the region's reliance on waterways like Icy Strait and Lynn Canal. This 1951 edition highlights the specialized infrastructure of the era, from the Treadwell Ditch to the Power House and several isolated canneries.