Old Maps of Central, Alaska for Metal Detecting

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


Central, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Circle, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Circle, 1952 Print
    1951 Circle
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Steese Highway corridor in the early fifties reveals a landscape of mining camps and geothermal outposts. Trace the route through Eagle Summit to find Central House, Circle Hot Springs, and numerous Placer Mines along the creeks.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Circle C-2, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Circle C-2, 1959 Print
    1955 Circle C-2
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century interior Alaska is shown here during a period of active gold prospecting and remote settlement. Trace the legacy of northern mining through features like the Placer Mine, the isolated Cabin structures, and the namesake Graveyard Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Circle, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Circle, 1961 Print
    1955 Circle
    1961 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska in the mid-1950s is defined here by the Steese Highway and the remote outposts it connected. Researchers can trace early roadhouses and mining infrastructure at Miller House (PO), Twelvemile House, and the Placer Mine sites.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Circle
    1964 Map of Circle
    1964 Circle
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan interior at the height of the mid-century wilderness era is defined here by the river-fed settlements and high mountain passes. Researchers can trace the path of the Steese Highway to Circle, finding remote sites like Circle Hot Springs and Miller House.

  5. 2018 Map of Circle C-2 SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Circle C-2 SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Circle C-2 SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Yukon-Koyukuk wilderness in the 2010s remains a landscape of rugged aviation and remote drainages. Researchers can trace transportation routes like Circle Hot Springs Road and locate distinctive water features such as Graveyard Cr and Louie Pup.

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