1955 Map of Tanacross C-6

About this map

The Tanana River and its confluence with the Robertson River define this mid-1950s interior Alaskan landscape. This survey documents a critical corridor of northern transport and infrastructure, following the path of the Alaska Highway as it cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures the industrial character of the territory during this era, explicitly noting the route of the Aboveground Alaska Pipeline alongside the river's eastern banks. High-elevation survey stations such as VABM 3461 (Fridell) and VABM 3735 (Tower) overlook a terrain defined by complex water systems, including Bluff Rapids and the winding courses of Billy Creek and Chief Creek. These features illustrate the intersection of traditional river-based movement and the post-war expansion of essential land-based supply routes in the subarctic.