Old Maps of Ester, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Ester. 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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Ester, AK maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1958 Print
    1949 Fairbanks D-3
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alaska interior at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the Alaska Railroad and early industrial access. Researchers can trace the path of the Sled Road, find the location of Old Saulich, or locate remote Cabins tucked along Goldstream Creek.

  2. 1950 Map of Fairbanks, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks, 1955 Print
    1950 Fairbanks
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Interior Alaska centers on the growing hub of Fairbanks and the massive military infrastructure that reshaped the region. Trace the path of the Alaska Railroad past remote stops like Nenana and Dunbar, or locate early aviation and mining landmarks such as Weeks Field and various Placer Mine sites.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Fairbanks D-3, 1965 Print
    1950 Fairbanks D-3
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fairbanks interior in the early fifties shows a landscape of strategic summits and remote rail outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the Alaska Railroad past Old Saulich and locate landmarks like the Ester Dome Observatory.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Fairbanks
    1951 Map of Fairbanks
    1951 Fairbanks
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Interior of Alaska at the height of the mid-century military buildup shows a landscape of strategic airfields and remote river settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Alaska Railroad and locate cold-war era sites like Ladd Air Force Base and Minto.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Fairbanks D-3
    1952 Map of Fairbanks D-3
    1952 Fairbanks D-3
    1952 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska's rail-and-creek geography is detailed here in the early fifties, following the heavy industrial corridor north of Fairbanks. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote cabins and settlements of Saulich and Martin along the winding path of The Alaska Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Fairbanks, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Fairbanks, 1958 Print
    1952 Fairbanks
    1958 Print · USGS
    Alaska's interior undergoes a post-war transformation as military installations and rail lines expand across the Tanana Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of North Pole, the operations at Ester, and the course of The Alaska Railroad.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Fairbanks, 1978 Print
    1956 Map of Fairbanks, 1978 Print
    1956 Fairbanks
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the Fairbanks region emerged as a critical Cold War interior hub. Researchers can trace the expansion of Fairbanks, the rail yards of The Alaska Railroad, and military landmarks like Eielson AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1964 Map of Fairbanks
    1964 Map of Fairbanks
    1964 Fairbanks
    1964 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska in the mid-1960s centered on the growing hub of Fairbanks and its strategic military and rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of The Alaska Railroad through Nenana or locate Placer Mines near Murphy Dome and Ester.

  9. 1992 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE
    1992 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE
    1992 Fairbanks D-3 SE
    1992 Print · USGS
    Fairbanks and the gold-bearing hills of the Tanana Valley are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by mining and subarctic wilderness. Trace the industrial footprint of Ester and its surrounding Tailings, or locate remote Prospects and the Open Pit Mine along the creek beds.

  10. 2013 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Fairbanks D-3 SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ester, including Fairbanks North Star, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2021 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Fairbanks D-3 SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Ester, including Fairbanks North Star, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fairbanks D-3 SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Fairbanks D-3 SE
    2024 Print · USGS
    The mining-rich landscape around Ester and Chena Ridge is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic transit routes along the Old Nenana Highway and Old Ridge Trail or explore water systems like Ready Bullion Creek.

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