1952 Map of Tanacross B-5

About this map

The Tanacross settlement and the adjacent Tanacross Airfield serve as the focal point of this 1952 survey, situated at a strategic bend of the Tanana River. This region represents a critical junction in mid-century Alaskan transportation, where the Alaska Highway and Glenn Highway converge. A major Pipe Line runs parallel to the roadway, highlighting the infrastructure of the post-war era. To the north, the landscape is defined by the winding Little Tanana Slough and large water bodies including Lake Mansfield and Fish Lake. The Eagle Trail is visible striking southeast across the terrain toward the foothills. In the south, the massive peaks of the Alaska Range dominate the horizon, marked by survey points such as VABM Lookout. The map provides a look at the intersection of river navigation and emerging overland routes in the interior.