Old Maps of Discovery, Alaska for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 4 historic maps of Discovery. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Discovery.


Discovery, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Iditarod, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Iditarod, 1952 Print
    1951 Iditarod
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Iditarod and Innoko river basins are captured here during the early fifties, showing the historic heart of the interior gold country. Researchers can trace seasonal travel routes and placer mining sites near Iditarod, Flat, and Dikeman.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Iditarod B-4, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Iditarod B-4, 1965 Print
    1954 Iditarod B-4
    1965 Print · USGS
    Alaska's interior mining district is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by gold extraction and seasonal wilderness travel. You can trace the locations of a Placer Mine near Flat, the Landing Strip at Discovery, and the remote Summer Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Iditarod, 1965 Print
    1956 Map of Iditarod, 1965 Print
    1956 Iditarod
    1965 Print · USGS
    Interior Alaska in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of mining camps and military outposts. Trace the remnants of the gold rush at Iditarod, find placer mines near Flat, and see the early Takotna Air Force Station.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 2019 Map of Iditarod B-4 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Iditarod B-4 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Iditarod B-4 NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Iditarod mining district in the late 2010s reveals a landscape shaped by gold prospecting and interior aviation. Researchers can trace the drainages of Discovery and Malamute Gulch, or locate the high-altitude Chicken Mtn and the vital Flat Airport.

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