Old Maps of Bettles, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Bettles. 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 Bettles.


Bettles, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Bettles, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Bettles, 1952 Print
    1951 Bettles
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Koyukuk River valley appears in the early fifties as a landscape of isolated outposts and river-born travel. Trace the paths of the Winter Trail and the remote outposts at Bettles, Allakaket, and the Alatna Landing Area.

  2. 1956 Map of Bettles, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bettles, 1958 Print
    1956 Bettles
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan interior during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by winter trails and river navigation. Local historians can trace the foundations of Evansville, the neighboring communities of Allakaket and Alatna, and remote sites like Oscars Cabin.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Bettles D-4, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bettles D-4, 1973 Print
    1970 Bettles D-4
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Koyukuk River backcountry comes into focus during the early seventies, centered on the aviation and river hub of Evansville. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail and locate remote sites like the Bettles Cem, Bettles Field, and Pitchuk Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 2016 Map of Bettles D-4 NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bettles D-4 NE, 2016 Print
    2016 Bettles D-4 NE
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Bettles, including Evansville, Unorganized Borough, and other nearby areas

  5. 2019 Map of Bettles D-4 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bettles D-4 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Bettles D-4 NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The community of Bettles stands as a vital aviation and river junction in the Alaskan interior during the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the local road network around Bettles Airport and the seasonal Hickel Highway near the Koyukuk River.

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