The alaska highway was the engineering marvel of world war ii and was once described as the largest and most difficult construction project since the panama canal. The alaska portion of the alaska highway is an unsigned part of the interstate highway system east of fairbanks. There have been only twelve numbers issued 1 through 11 and 98, and the numbering often has no obvious pattern. The milepost, an extensive guide book to the alaska highway and other highways in alaska and. Find trip planning help and frequently asked questions about highway travel by rv, auto, caravan or motorcycle. Everything you need to know before attempting the alcan. It is very good a great map, full of great information and i highly recommend travelers ordering one. Legendary alaska trip planner and alaska travel guide to the highways, roads, ferries, lodgings, recreation, sightseeing attractions and. The klondike highway, built in 1978, was unnumbered until 1998. Youll find large, detailed maps of cities and highways.
From this international border, it is 200 miles322 km to delta junction, ak historical mile 1422, the official end of the alaska highway, and 298 miles to fairbanks, the unofficial end of the highway, at historical mile 1520. Request your free official state of alaska vacation planner. Your complete driving guide at amazon focuses in on the alaska highway. It begins at the junction with several canadian highways in dawson creek, british columbia, and runs to delta junction, alaska which is known for the official end of the highway, via whitehorse, yukon. Alaska maps plan the perfect trip with our highway and. Alaska highway mile 0 is in dawson creek, british colombia and the alcan highway officially ends at delta junction at the historic milepost 1422.
Currently i publish a yukon map and three northern publications. Use our highway guides to plan stops along your route. Taking 3 months from his job, my dad took us mom and 4 kids. Fodors the complete guide to alaska cruises at amazon packed full of pertinent information for cruisers making their way to alaska. This website is organized by highway road, so you can find trails and public campgrounds based on where you are planning on traveling, rather than finding a trail on the internet and having to figure out where its located, and then trying to figure out what else might be nearby see sample road logs in the left menu. Alaska road map of the highways that make up the circle of discovery.
Our ferries are diverse and range from mainline ferries that sail thousands of miles and make multiple stops. Particularly in summer, visitor amenities, including gasoline, food and motels, are abundant along the entire 1,500mile alaska highway. I just received the alaska official state map from the ak dot. Construction occurs seasonally and may cause delays in small sections, but otherwise, its smooth driving. How to prepare for camping along the alaska highway. A laska hi ghwayand c anol bi bliography department of tourism. Alaska state parks trail guides provide a variety of.
The alaska highway was named an international historical engineering landmark in 1996. Many more maps would be helpful theres only one in the book, too. Official highway map published by the state of alaska for 1972 and 1973. Once you know your basic needs, you can explore the many options for alaska highway camping and alaska highway rv parks. For example, alaska route 4 runs north and south, whereas alaska route 2 runs largely east and west, but runs north and south passing through and to the north of fairbanks. The ferries of the alaska marine highway make up a large part of alaska s highway system, covering 3,500 miles of coastline and 35 communities that stretch from bellingham, wa to dutch harbor in the aleutian chain. For road conditions and information on the alaska highway, call 8674567623, or 9072736037. So let us help you get started, with page after page of free official alaska travel information chosen just for you. Alaska highway, guide to driving the alaska highway. The alaska highway, also known as the alaska canadian highway or the alcan, was built during world war ii and connects the lower 48 states to alaska through canada.
Discover the rugged beauty of the alaska highway as you drive this engineering marvel of wwii. Since much of the route would pass through canada, support from the canadian government was crucial. While the trip in total from dawson creek, british columbia to delta junction, alaska is 1,387 miles, the drive from port alcan at the border is closer to 200 miles. Print book buyers have free access to a digital edition. The alaska highway mapbook, the alaska mapbook, the inside passage mapbook. Large map of yukon territory showing highways, rivers, communities and travel distances. A history of the alaska highway is included in the milepost. The 2020 alaska highway mapbook is the definitive guide for traveling the alaska highway. Road maps of the alaska highway are available online or free from the visitors centers in alberta, british columbia and the yukon territory. In this section on the alaska highway we will look at the campgrounds along the alcan highway and many of the most interesting destinations that ought to be enjoyed on a trip over the highway to the last frontier. An insiders guide, though out of print for nearly a decade, is still available on s used book list. The 2019 alaska highway mapbook is the definitive guide for traveling the alaska highway. Proposals for a highway to alaska originated in the 1920s. It was the trip of a lifetime and i shall never forget it.
Request a free travel planner were here to help you make the best of your trip to alaska. Driving to alaska is high on the list of many adventurers. The highway is often referred to as the alaskan highway or the alcan highway, which came from shortening alaska and canada highway. Particularly in summer, visitor amenities, including. The interstate highways in alaska are all owned and maintained by the u. Alaska highway border to delta junction the alaska highway, sometimes known as the alcan alaska canada highway, is the only way to drive up to alaska from the lower 48s. Everything you need to know before driving to alaska 2020. A listing of books about the alaska highway, from history to current travel. It may be called the alaska hwy, but given that its longest stretch 958km is in the yukon, perhaps another name is in order read more select points of interest to plot on map by type top attractions top hotels top restaurants top entertainment top nightlife top shopping.
Alaska state folded map map folded map, july 17, 2019. The alaska highway crosses into alaska at historical mile 1221. Trail maps and guides alaska department of natural resources. They update the book every year, its a very detailed book including every milepost and foldout maps. The ultimate alaska road map book for trip planning help call 9072774321 or email us. Everything you need to know before driving to alaska. Aleutian islands, jeep trail, navy town, aleutians west census area, alaska, united states of america 54. Alaska road map with the major highways in alaska and the yukon territory of canada. From tok to delta junction, the highway is fairly straight and in fair to good condition, as was the richardsonalaska highway between delta junction and fairbanks. Once i completed school, i returned to the alaska highway and sold advertising.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. To defend alaska, they would have to send men in numbers and materiel in quantities way beyond the capability of ocean and air transport. Alaskan archives alaska highway construction primary. Explore a state park trail system with the interactive alaska mapper state parks and trails. A notation on the title page states the book was owned by one of the workers. Find them at visitor centers, gas stations and campgrounds around alaska, the yukon and northern bc. The alaska highway construction photographs consist of 85 images on postcard stock taken along the route of the alaska highway during construction of the highway. Yukon campgrounds rv parks is your guide to driving the alaska highway from mile 0 in dawson creek to the alaska border at beaver creek. The milepost since 1949, the bible of north country travel. Bureau of public roads, dreamed of an international highway spanning the united states and canada.
Army corps of engineers a bulldozer of the 340th engineers, northern sector, meets the lead clearing dozer of the 35th engineers, southern sector, near watson lake, yukon territory to complete the linking of the sectors and provide a road from fort st john to whitehorse. The reason outdoor adventure seekers come to the yukon in the first place is, of course, the unparalleled natural beautythe stunning scenery and incredible wildlife. Alaska highway driving map and description of alcan highway. The alaska highway an adventure any time of the year. A contemporary poet looks at the construction of the alaska highway. Alaska highway mapbook by bells travel guides issuu. Before you start planning your trip down the alaska highway, get the milepost.
In february, 1942, president roosevelt dispatched the army corps of engineers to build 1600 miles of highway through the most difficult terrain in north america, a land route to alaska. The highway was constructed during world war ii for the purpose of connecting the contiguous united states to alaska through canada. Jul 15, 2017 the alaska highway turns 75 this year. Legendary alaska trip planner and alaska travel guide to the highways, roads, ferries, lodgings, recreation, sightseeing attractions and services along the alaska highway to and within alaska, including alberta, british columbia, northwest territories and the yukon. The entire length of interstate a2 follows route 2 from the george parks highway interstate a4 junction in fairbanks to tok, east of which route 2 carries interstate a1 off the tok cutoff highway to the international border. The best alcan highway map is in the 2020 milepost book, we purchased on amazon before our trip. From the alaskayukon border to tok, the alaska highway has curves and grades.
The interstate highway system in alaska comprises four highways that cover 1,082. Whether youre looking for an alaska map to plan your vacation or a detailed town, national park, or trail map, chances are youll find it here. The alaska highway was constructed during world war ii to connect the contiguous united. Our free digital guide is designed to help facilitate your. The alaska highway begins at mile 0 in dawson creek, bc. In order to promote the highway, slim williams originally traveled the proposed route by dogsled. This map unfolds to 36 x 27 inches thats a lot alaska trip planning information. Glenn highway integrated corridor management icm study. Alaska state ferry route alaska marine highway system. Oct 23, 2017 to defend alaska, they would have to send men in numbers and materiel in quantities way beyond the capability of ocean and air transport. Delta is not only a handy stop on the richardson highway, its the official western terminus of the alaska highway. Alaska travel guide expert picks for your vacation fodor. May 16, 2020 taking 3 months from his job, my dad took us mom and 4 kids. Once a bumpy dirt road, the alaska highway is now a modern, well maintained highway.
This detailed map of the alaska highway shows all 1422 miles from dawson creek, bc to delta junction, alaska. It is an invaluable 768 page book that documents the entire trip including every gas station and motel along the way. Youll also find information on downhill and crosscountry ski areas. For the most detailed alaska highway maps and mile by mile description use bells travel guides to drive. The alaska highway historical journey strives to provide protential adventurers with all the information they might need to plan and execute an amazing journey through thousands of kilometers of communities, trails, heritage attractions, historic walking tours, diverse culinary adventures, and more. Our alaska highway travel guide includes maps of alaska and the yukon that will show you how far it is to the next stop, what you can expect on the road ahead and the amenities you will find when you arrive. This website is organized by highwayroad, so you can find trails and public campgrounds based on where you are planning on traveling, rather than finding a trail on the internet and having to figure out where its located, and then trying to figure out what else might be nearby see sample road logs in the left menu.
According to guinness world records, the panamerican highway is. Also, dont overlook our page alaska activities guide or oversized alaska activities map. Travel guides for alaska, the yukon and inside passage. All of his writings are illustrated by photos he has taken himself. However, the unofficial end of the highway is mile 1520 in fairbanks alaska, but the last 96 miles are on the richardson highway, not technically the alcan highway. Youll find large, detailed maps of cities and highways as well as camping, lodging and activities along. Map of alaska the best alaska maps for cities and highways. The milepost has more than 100 city and highway maps. While the bulk of the images are of the landscape and scenery through which the highway was built, a significant number of images show the equipment, stages of road construction and. All of our excellent maps are available in our 3 free mapbooks and our 2 foldout maps. Everything you need to know before attempting the alcan highway. Travel alaska request your free official alaska vacation. Yukon map yukon territory alaska northern british columbia. If not, please let us know, and well help you find it.
Folded up, its only 9 x 4, the perfect size to slip into your pocket. The biggest and hardest job since the panama canal u. The alaska highway traverses a vast wilderness in a remote expanse of north america, from mile 0 at dawson creek, bc, to delta junction, ak, at historical mile. The alaska highway, a historic corridor beginning at. This early1990s book has been replaced with this guide to the alaska highway. The alaska map includes sample town itineraries to help you make the most of your visit. For the past 50 years ive worked for and owned several guide books.
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