Old Maps of Rowan Bay, Alaska for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1948 Map of Port Alexander C-1, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Port Alexander C-1, 1957 Print
    1948 Port Alexander C-1
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kuiu Island in the years following World War II reveals a landscape of isolated coastal industry and deep wilderness. Researchers can trace the maritime footprint of the Pillar Bay Cannery and locate remote outposts like Beck and Ben.

  2. 1951 Map of Port Alexander, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Port Alexander, 1959 Print
    1951 Port Alexander
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the early fifties shows a rugged maritime landscape defined by isolated fishing outposts and steep coastal mountains. Trace the locations of historic settlements like Port Alexander, the Lodge at Crawfish Inlet, and the post office at Goddard (Hot Springs P O).
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Port Alexander C-1, 1967 Print
    1951 Map of Port Alexander C-1, 1967 Print
    1951 Port Alexander C-1
    1967 Print · USGS
    Kuiu Island in the early fifties was a hub for the Southeast Alaska fishing industry centered on the Bay of Pillars. Researchers can trace the layout of the Pillar Bay Cannery, the Seaplane Base, and remote sites like Piledriver Cove.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Port Alexander, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Port Alexander, 1953 Print
    1952 Port Alexander
    1953 Print · USGS
    The remote coastline of the First Judicial Division is documented here in the early fifties, featuring the isolated outpost of Port Alexander. Researchers can trace the maritime footprint of the era through scattered cabins, the Saginaw Bay Cannery, and the Lighthouse at Cape Decision.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1964 Map of Port Alexander
    1964 Map of Port Alexander
    1964 Port Alexander
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the mid-1960s was a landscape of remote coastal outposts and cannery towns connected by the sea. Trace the maritime history of the Alexander Archipelago through sites like Goddard, the Pillar Bay Cannery, and the isolated Lighthouse at Cape Decision.

  6. 1997 Map of Port Alexander C-1, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Port Alexander C-1, 2000 Print
    1997 Port Alexander C-1
    2000 Print · USGS
    Kuiu Island in the late nineties shows a landscape where industrial history meets wilderness preservation. Researchers can trace the remnants of coastal commerce at Pillar Bay Cannery (Abandoned) and find remote outposts like Logging Camp or Monark.

  7. 2017 Map of Port Alexander C-1 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Port Alexander C-1 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Port Alexander C-1 NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Rowan Bay, including Petersburg Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Port Alexander C-1 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Port Alexander C-1 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Port Alexander C-1 NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Kuiu Island's maritime landscape is captured in the early twenty-first century, showing the remote waters of the Tongass National Forest. You can trace the coastline from Rowan Bay to the uniquely named Lost Men and locate the settlement at Behind Camp.

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