1950 Map of Tanacross

About this map

The Tanana River and the newly established Alaska Highway corridor dominate this mid-century reconnaissance of east-central Alaska. At a time when aviation and road access were fundamentally reshaping the interior, the map documents critical infrastructure like the Tanacross Airfield, Tetlin Landing Field, and the Mineral Point Emergency Landing Field. Older routes like the Eagle Trail and the Fortymile Highway intersect at Tok Junction, marking it as a rising transportation hub. Within the Tetlin Indian Reservation, the landscape is defined by the Tetlin Hills and the winding Tanana Slough. To the north and east, the map traces the international boundary between the Alaska Yukon and the United States Canada border, following remote drainages such as the Ladue River and the Sixtymile River. Traditional settlements like Mansfield Village and Tanacross remain focal points along the river's edge, contrasting with the official presence of the U S Customhouse.