1950 Map of Mount Hayes C-4

About this map

Fort Greely dominates the northwestern portion of this mid-century survey, a period when the interior of Alaska was increasingly defined by strategic infrastructure. The Richardson Highway serves as the primary north-south artery, following the eastern bank of the Delta River and providing a lifeline for isolated outposts like the Diner and Black Rapids Club. This corridor represents a critical link between Fairbanks and the southern coast, where traveler services and early aviation facilities like the Rapids Landing Strip began to dot the landscape.