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1950 Map of Tanacross

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Tanacross
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Tanacross and the surrounding wilderness of eastern Alaska were defined by early aviation and road-building during the mid-20th century. The intersection of the Alaska Highway and the Taylor Highway at Tok Junction reflects the post-war expansion of ground transport, while the Tanacross Airfield and the Mineral Springs Emergency Landing Field underscore the vital role of air travel in this remote interior.

Traditional life and indigenous geography remain centered around the Tetlin Indian Reservation, with settlements at Tetlin, Tetlin Landing, and Mansfield Village. The topography is a complex system of bluffs and forks, where the Tanana River and Fortymile River networks provided historic travel routes before the advent of the highway system. A U S Customhouse near the Alaska Yukon boundary marks the critical transition between the United States and Canada during this era of northern development.