Old Maps of Deering, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Deering. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

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


Deering, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Kotzebue A-2, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Kotzebue A-2, 1957 Print
    1950 Kotzebue A-2
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of the Seward Peninsula is documented here during the early fifties, centering on the remote village of Deering. Researchers can trace the coastal landscape around Cape Deceit and the original Landing Strip near the mouth of the Inmachuk River.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Kotzebue
    1951 Map of Kotzebue
    1951 Kotzebue
    1951 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Alaska at the start of the 1950s reveals a landscape defined by the Baldwin Peninsula and coastal outposts. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail and locate sites like Deering, Espenberg, and the Landplane Airport.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Kotzebue
    1958 Map of Kotzebue
    1958 Kotzebue
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coastline and the northern edge of the Seward Peninsula are captured here during the late fifties. Researchers can trace early aviation and maritime sites, from the Commercial Airport at Kotzebue to the remote cabins along the Serpentine River.

  4. 1964 Map of Kotzebue
    1964 Map of Kotzebue
    1964 Kotzebue
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Northwest Arctic coast during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of isolated seasonal trails and maritime outposts. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail across the tundra to settlements like Deering, Kotzebue, and Singreak.

  5. 2018 Map of Kotzebue A-2 SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kotzebue A-2 SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Kotzebue A-2 SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    The coastal village of Deering is documented here as it appeared in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the local street grid near Cape Deceit and the mouth of the Inmachuk River.

  6. 2018 Map of Kotzebue A-2 SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kotzebue A-2 SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Kotzebue A-2 SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    The coastal tundra of the Seward Peninsula is captured here in the late 2010s, showing the intersection of the Kotzebue Sound and local transit routes. Researchers can trace the path of Deering Road as it nears the Deering Airport and the waters of Toawlevic Point.

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