Old Maps of Elim, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Elim. 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 Elim.


Elim, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Solomon C-1, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Solomon C-1, 1956 Print
    1950 Solomon C-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    Norton Bay and the Seward Peninsula coast appear here in the early fifties as the region relied on seasonal routes and coastal outposts. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail connecting Elim and Walla Walla past the Moses Point Fishing Village.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  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. 2014 Map of Solomon C-1 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Solomon C-1 SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Solomon C-1 SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    In the Nome Census Area during the early 21st century, this coastal survey captures the meeting point of the Seward Peninsula and the sea. Researchers can trace the exact shoreline of Norton Bay and the administrative grid of township T10S R18W.

  5. 2014 Map of Solomon C-1 NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Solomon C-1 NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Solomon C-1 NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along Norton Bay in 2014 is centered on the seasonal activity of the Moses Point Fishing Village. Researchers can trace the local infrastructure from the Moses Point Airport to the banks of the Kwiniuk River.

  6. 2014 Map of Solomon C-1 SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Solomon C-1 SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Solomon C-1 SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    The southern coast of the Seward Peninsula comes into focus in this modern survey of the Seward Peninsula. Researchers can trace the area around Elim, locate the Elim Airport, and follow the remote Elim-Cape Darby Road toward Mount Kwinluk.

  7. 2014 Map of Solomon C-1 NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Solomon C-1 NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Solomon C-1 NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Seward Peninsula backcountry comes into focus in this modern survey of the Seward Peninsula. Researchers can trace the steep drainage basins of the Darby Mountains and the winding course of the Kwiniuk River and Iron Cr.

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