1956 Map of Tanacross

About this map

The Tanana River corridor serves as the primary artery for travel and settlement in this Interior Alaska landscape during the mid-20th century. The map illustrates a critical infrastructure hub at the confluence of the Alaska Highway, Taylor Highway, and Glenn Highway, centering on the burgeoning community of Tok and the nearby Tanacross Airport. South of the river, the Tetlin Indian Reservation encompasses a vast wetland complex including Tetlin Lake and numerous smaller bodies such as Dathlalmund Lake and Titus Paul Lake.