Old Maps of Eaglewood, Anchorage for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Eaglewood. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Eaglewood.


Eaglewood, Anchorage maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Anchorage
    1951 Map of Anchorage
    1951 Anchorage
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley are seen here during a period of rapid strategic growth. Trace the development of Fort Richardson, early rail stops at Wasilla, and established mining operations like the Independence Mine or Premier Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1960 Map of Anchorage B-7, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Anchorage B-7, 1961 Print
    1960 Anchorage B-7
    1961 Print · USGS
    The growing communities north of Anchorage are captured here as they expanded during the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early infrastructure of Chugiak and Eagle River, or locate landmarks like Birchwood Auxiliary Airfield and Camp Gorsuch.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1962 Map of Anchorage, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Anchorage, 1966 Print
    1962 Anchorage
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Anchorage bowl and Matanuska Valley appear in this mid-century survey during a period of significant military and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Alaska Railroad through Sutton and Jonesville or locate historic stops like Meekins Roadhouse and the Watertower Inn.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 SW
    1979 Map of Anchorage B-7 SW
    1979 Anchorage B-7 SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    The community of Eagle River and the neighboring military lands are shown in detail during the late seventies as the region transitioned toward suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate Chugiak High Sch, trace the path of the Alaska Railroad, and identify numerous family landmarks near Lower Fire Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Anchorage, 1980 Print
    1979 Anchorage
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Anchorage bowl and Matanuska Valley appear in the late seventies as the region's transportation and military infrastructure matured. Genealogists and historians can trace rail and road evolution through Wasilla, the Matanuska Branch line, and Jonesville.

  6. 1994 Map of Anchorage B-7, 2002 Print
    1994 Map of Anchorage B-7, 2002 Print
    1994 Anchorage B-7
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley and Chugach foothills are captured in the mid-nineties as the Glenn Highway corridor expanded. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of the era, from the Birchwood Airport and Alaska Railroad to the historic Eklutna Cem.

  7. 2023 Map of Anchorage B-7 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Anchorage B-7 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Anchorage B-7 SW
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Eagle River valley in the 2020s shows a sophisticated mix of suburban growth and steep mountain terrain. Hikers and researchers can trace paths like the Mile-High Trl or locate landmarks such as the Saint John Catholic Cathedral Cem.

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