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1950 Map of Mt. Hayes D-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Mt. Hayes D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Fort Greely dominates the interior landscape of this 1950s-era survey, situated where the glacial waters of the Delta River and Jarvis Creek converge. The infrastructure of the Cold War and the later industrial development of the state are clearly visible, including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline corridor running parallel to the Richardson Highway. This corridor passes by Pumping Station No 9, marking a critical juncture in the region's energy logistics.

To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward the prominence of Donnelly Dome and the foothills of Granite Mountain. Military activity is etched into the land via the Allen AAF Airport, numerous landing strips, and specialized training areas like the Rifle Range. Scattered water bodies such as Bolio Lake and Big Lake break up the alluvial plains, providing a detailed look at the geographic layout of the Fort Greely Military Reservation before later modern expansions.