Delta Junction in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Delta Junction, Alaska
Northern Terminus of the "Alcan" Highway
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
1. Delta Junction, Alaska
Northern Terminus of the Alaska Highway
This highway was constructed during World War II as a military supply route for interior Alaska Military and Airfields in 1942. 7 Army regiments and 42 Contractors and Public Roads Administrators working from Delta Junction South and Dawson Creek North completed it when they met at Soldiers’ Summit at Kluane Lake Yukon Territory in November 1942. At the peak of construction, 77 Contractors employed 15,000 men and 11,000 pieces of road building equipment. The total construction cost for 1422 miles was $115,000,000.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1942.
Location. 64° 2.224′ N, 145° 43.91′ W. Marker is in Delta Junction in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. Marker is at the intersection of Alaska Highway (at milepost 1,422) and Richardson Highway, on the left when traveling north on Alaska Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2885 Alaska Highway, Delta Junction AK 99737, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is
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More about this marker. The marker is severely weathered. That's not too surprising when you condsider its location! It is difficult to read unless you are very close.
Also see . . . Delta Junction. Delta Junction is located at the convergence of the Richardson and Alaska Highways, approximately 95 miles southeast of Fairbanks. (Submitted on September 27, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
2. Milepost 1422 End of the Alaska Highway
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
3. Milepost 1422 End of the Alaska Highway
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
4. Alaska State Bird?
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5. Mile 1422, north end of the Alaska Highway
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
6. Wildlife Crossing?
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
7. Alaska Highway 4 (Richardson Highway) Sign
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
8. Winter Temperatures at the End of the Alaska Highway
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
9. Delta Junction, Crossroads of Alaska
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2012
10. Sled Dog House with Moose Antlers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,166 times since then and 212 times this year. Last updated on September 27, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 27, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
