Educational Map Series: Old Alaska Collection beltrami expansive lake chains

expansive lake chains

Lake life is unlike any other lifestyle one can experience

Their history remains in the artifacts left behind and certain distinctive features in the landscape that are a testament to their former presence

The Via de la Plata (The Silver Way) is the longest of the routes

which is regarded as one of the best beaches in the world

Educational Map Series: Old Alaska Collection beltrami expansive lake chainsIn March of 1867, the United States purchase Alaska from Russia, expanding U. S. territory in the north. Only a small number of non natives settled in Alaska in the decade after the purchase, however, that changed with the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush. Alaska was a vast wilderness, but eventually its tourism potential was realized. With those seeking fortune or adventure, Alaska presented the opportunity for railroad companies to meet the new demands.