Old Maps of Auke Bay, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Auke Bay. 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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Auke Bay, AK maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Juneau B-2, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Juneau B-2, 1955 Print
    1947 Juneau B-2
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Juneau and Douglas comes to life in the years following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace mining sites like the Alaska-Juneau Mill, the development of the Juneau Airport, and the early layout of Treadwell.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Juneau B-2
    1949 Map of Juneau B-2
    1949 Juneau B-2
    1949 Print · USGS
    Juneau and Douglas Island appear at a pivotal post-war moment when mining infrastructure and new aviation developments sat side-by-side. Trace the legacy of the gold era through the Alaska Juneau Mill, the Ebner Adit, and the industrial footprint at Treadwell.

  3. 1951 Map of Juneau
    1951 Map of Juneau
    1951 Juneau
    1951 Print · USGS
    Juneau and the industrial waterfront of the Gastineau Channel are shown here at the start of the 1950s. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Juneau, the mining history of Treadwell, and remote maritime outposts like Hoonah and Gustavus.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Juneau B-2, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Juneau B-2, 1963 Print
    1962 Juneau B-2
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Gastineau Channel and the peaks of Douglas Island appear here in the early sixties as the regional mining legacy began to meet modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the local economy through The Glory Hole, the Alaska Juneau Adit, and the Treadwell site.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Juneau, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Juneau, 1966 Print
    1962 Juneau
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the early sixties showcases a maritime landscape defined by the Tongass National Forest and the peaks of the Coast Mountains. Trace the footprints of coastal industry at Treadwell, Thane, and the regional hub of Juneau.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Juneau B-2 NW, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Juneau B-2 NW, 1987 Print
    1986 Juneau B-2 NW
    1987 Print · USGS
    Greater Juneau in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of glacial retreat and residential expansion near the Mendenhall Valley. Researchers can trace the development of Mendenhaven and the University of Alaska (Juneau) alongside landmarks like Dredge Lake and Auke Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2017 Map of Juneau B-2 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Juneau B-2 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Juneau B-2 NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Auke Bay, including Mendenhall Valley, Mendenhaven, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Juneau B-2 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Juneau B-2 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Juneau B-2 NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Mendenhall Valley and Auke Bay areas are shown in detail during the early 2020s, highlighting the expansion of Juneau's northern suburbs. Researchers can trace local development around the University of Alaska Southeast, Mendenhaven, and the Alaskan Memorial Park.

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