1952 Map of Tanana A-5
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
The settlement of Tanana occupies a strategic position at the confluence of the mighty Yukon River and several significant waterways in the Alaskan interior. This 1950s record documents a critical transportation hub during the transition from traditional river-and-trail movement to modern aviation. The presence of a Sled Trail and Tractor Trail highlights the importance of overland winter routes, while the Tanana Airport, Tanana Beacon, and Radio Towers signify the growing reliance on air travel.
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Editions of this 1952 Tanana A-5 Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
Other maps of this area
1948 · Kantishna River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Kantishna River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Tanana
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Tanana A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Kantishna River D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Kantishna River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Tanana A-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Kantishna River D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Kantishna River D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Tanana A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360