Old Maps of Discovery, Alaska for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 4 historic maps of Discovery. 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 Discovery.
Discovery, AK maps
(4)- 1951 Map of Iditarod, 1952 Print
1951 Iditarod1952 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Iditarod B-4, 1965 Print
1954 Iditarod B-41965 Print · USGSAlaska'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 - 1956 Map of Iditarod, 1965 Print
1956 Iditarod1965 Print · USGSInterior 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 - 2019 Map of Iditarod B-4 NW, 2019 Print
2019 Iditarod B-4 NW2019 Print · USGSThe 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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