Old Maps of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Prudhoe 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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Prudhoe Bay, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Beechey Point
    1951 Map of Beechey Point
    1951 Beechey Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    The North Slope coast is captured here just after the war, showing the wild river deltas and barrier islands of the Arctic. Trace the natural flow of the Sagavanirktok River and locate coastal landmarks like Beechey Point and Prudhoe Bay before their industrial transformation.

  2. 1955 Map of Beechey Point, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Beechey Point, 1961 Print
    1955 Beechey Point
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coastline of the North Slope appears here in the mid-fifties, years before industrial oil development reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the original paths of the Kuparuk River and Sagavanirktok River or locate coastal outposts like Beechey Point and remote cabins.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Beechey Point A-3, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Beechey Point A-3, 1969 Print
    1955 Beechey Point A-3
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coastal plain appears as a labyrinth of water and tundra in the mid-fifties, years before the discovery of oil nearby. Researchers can trace the shifting braided channels of the Sagavanirktok River and the winding course of the Putuligayuk River.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Beechey Point, 1977 Print
    1960 Map of Beechey Point, 1977 Print
    1960 Beechey Point
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Alaska North Slope emerges in this mid-century survey as industrial infrastructure begins to take hold along the Arctic coast. Researchers can trace early developments at Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay or locate remote coastal points like Beechey Point.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1964 Map of Beechey Point
    1964 Map of Beechey Point
    1964 Beechey Point
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Slope coast and Prudhoe Bay are documented in the mid-sixties, years before the regional oil boom. Researchers can trace the original paths of the Sagavanirktok River and Kuparik River or locate remote coastal cabins and the McClure Islands.

  6. 1970 Map of Beechey Point A-3 NE, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Beechey Point A-3 NE, 1971 Print
    1970 Beechey Point A-3 NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coast was undergoing a massive industrial transformation in the early seventies as energy exploration took hold. Researchers can trace the layout of early oil field infrastructure including Deadhorse, Halliburton Camp, and the Winter Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2017 Map of Beechey Point A-3 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Beechey Point A-3 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Beechey Point A-3 NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Arctic industrial landscape at the end of the road comes to life in this 2017 survey of the North Slope. Trace the infrastructure of Prudhoe Bay and Deadhorse, from the Deadhorse Airport to the northern reaches of the Dalton Highway.

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