1949 Map of Tanacross B-4

About this map

The Tanana River meanders through a sprawling landscape of wetlands and northern forests in this mid-century survey of eastern Alaska. A critical transportation corridor is visible where the Alaska Highway meets the Taylor Highway at Tetlin Junction, illustrating the post-war infrastructure development of the territory. Much of the southern portion of the map is dedicated to the Tetlin Indian Reservation, characterized by complex water networks and low-lying marshes. The settlement of Tok appears as a key hub, supported by a Landing Strip and the presence of a significant Pipeline corridor. High elevation survey points like Vabm Tok 2946 and Vabm Summit 3320 provide topographical context for the surrounding ridges that feed into the West Fork Ladue River. This map documents a pivotal era when overland routes were solidifying the region's connection to the outside world.