Old Maps of Council, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 4 historic maps of Council. 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 Council.


Council, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Solomon, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Solomon, 1956 Print
    1950 Solomon
    1956 Print · USGS
    The southern Seward Peninsula is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by coastal outposts and inland mining camps. Trace historic routes like the Winter Trail or locate the Big Hurrah Mine and Ruby Roadhouse.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Solomon D-4, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Solomon D-4, 1956 Print
    1950 Solomon D-4
    1956 Print · USGS
    Council served as a remote hub for mining and aviation in the mid-twentieth century Seward Peninsula. Researchers can trace the path of the Abandoned RR and locate bush landing strips like Council Mine Landing Strip and Fox Bar Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Solomon
    1951 Map of Solomon
    1951 Solomon
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Seward Peninsula during the mid-century shows the intricate network of mining trails and coastal outposts that followed the gold rushes. Researchers can trace the Seward Peninsula Railroad and locate interior settlements like Council or the Big Hurrah Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 2017 Map of Solomon D-4 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Solomon D-4 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Solomon D-4 NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Council and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local infrastructure and terrain features including the Council Airport, Ophir Gulch, and the winding Niukluk River.

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