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Old Maps of Adak, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Adak. 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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  1. 1951 Map of Adak, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Adak, 1953 Print
    1951 Adak
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Andreanof Islands appear in the mid-twentieth century as a vital maritime and strategic outpost between the Pacific and the Bering Sea. Researchers can trace the volcanic terrain of Kanaga Vol and locate early coastal features like the Cabin on Tanaga or the sheltered waters of Sweeper Cove.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Adak
    1954 Map of Adak
    1954 Adak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Adak and the central Aleutian Islands appear here in the mid-fifties, during a peak period of Alaskan military and maritime activity. Researchers can trace the layout of Davis Air Force Base or locate remote outposts like the Cabins on Tanaga Island and Kanaga Island.
  7. 1957 Map of Adak, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Adak, 1968 Print
    1957 Adak
    1968 Print · USGS
    Adak and its naval station are captured here in the late fifties, showing the area as a critical northern Pacific outpost. Researchers can trace military footprints around Sweeper Cove and find landmarks like Cemetery Pt and Kanaga Volcano.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1967 Map of Adak
    1967 Map of Adak
    1967 Adak
    1967 Print · USGS
    Adak Island and the central Aleutians are documented here in the mid-1960s, a period of significant strategic importance for the remote military outpost. Researchers can trace the layout of the Adak Naval Air Station and locate surrounding landmarks like Mount Moffett and Clam Lagoon.
  13. 1983 Map of Adak, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Adak, 1984 Print
    1983 Adak
    1984 Print · USGS
    Adak Island during the early 1980s reveals the high-latitude infrastructure of a major Cold War naval installation. Researchers can trace the layout of the Adak Naval Station and Military Airport, alongside natural features like Mount Moffett and Finger Bay.
  16. 2021 Map of Adak C-2 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Adak C-2 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Adak C-2 NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern Adak Island at the start of the 2020s shows the enduring infrastructure of its cold-war military era. Researchers can trace the layout of the former naval base through the Adak Airport, Hillside Boulevard, and the settlement of Adak.
  19. 2021 Map of Adak C-3 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Adak C-3 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Adak C-3 SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Adak and the surrounding Aleutian coastal waters are shown here as they appeared in 2021. Researchers can trace the modern road network including Happy Valley Road and maritime landmarks like Expedition Harbor or North Island Anchorage.
  22. 2021 Map of Adak C-3 NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Adak C-3 NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Adak C-3 NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The volcanic peaks of the Aleutian Islands meet the Bering Sea in this contemporary topographic survey. Researchers can trace the steep coastal elevations of Mt Moffett and the jagged shorelines of Cape Moffett and Andrew Bay.
  25. 2021 Map of Adak C-2 SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Adak C-2 SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Adak C-2 SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Adak Island in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape of military-era infrastructure meeting the wild Bering Sea coast. Local history enthusiasts can trace the road networks around Happy Valley and the shoreline near Hammerhead or navigate the inlets of Finger Bay and Scabbard Bay.
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