Alaska maps. Maps of Alaska, Historic Alaskan Maps, . Gold mine maps, State Maps and Territory maps. From 1867 to 1898. Maps in this collection come in three different sizes, from 18" x 24" , 24 " x 36 " and 36" x 54".Each group of prints are categorized by size. The prints in each of the three collections are the same,the only difference being their size. The Klondike gold field map informs future prospectors that $300 is needed for supplies for two men to prospect in the Klondike for one year. It lists all the equipment, food and medicine needed.The total weight for supplies is noted as 1827 pounds. Living in a tent in the Klondike gold fields during the winter when temperatures often reach 60 degrees below zero proved to be very difficult for the prospectors.
