Old Maps of Gustavus, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Gustavus. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Gustavus, AK maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Juneau B-6, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Juneau B-6, 1956 Print
    1948 Juneau B-6
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska at the dawn of the fifties reveals a landscape defined by water and wilderness. Local historians can trace the early infrastructure of Gustavus, from the Gustavus Airfield to landmarks like Bartlett Cove and Pleasant Island.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Juneau B-5, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Juneau B-5, 1956 Print
    1948 Juneau B-5
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in Southeast Alaska at the end of the 1940s centers on the deep waters of Excursion Inlet and the edge of Glacier Bay National Monument. Researchers can find early maritime landmarks like the Aero Light and trace local history at the Indian Cem and Military Cem.

  3. 1950 Map of Juneau B-5, 1968 Print
    1950 Map of Juneau B-5, 1968 Print
    1950 Juneau B-5
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska’s coastal wilderness comes into focus in the mid-twentieth century as maritime commerce and federal conservation intersect. Researchers can locate the Cannery at Excursion Inlet and trace heritage sites like the Indian Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Juneau
    1951 Map of Juneau
    1951 Juneau
    1951 Print · USGS
    Juneau and the industrial waterfront of the Gastineau Channel are shown here at the start of the 1950s. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Juneau, the mining history of Treadwell, and remote maritime outposts like Hoonah and Gustavus.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Juneau, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Juneau, 1966 Print
    1962 Juneau
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the early sixties showcases a maritime landscape defined by the Tongass National Forest and the peaks of the Coast Mountains. Trace the footprints of coastal industry at Treadwell, Thane, and the regional hub of Juneau.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 2015 Map of Juneau B-5 NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Juneau B-5 NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Juneau B-5 NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Gustavus, including Unorganized Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Juneau B-6 NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Juneau B-6 NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Juneau B-6 NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Gustavus, including Unorganized Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Juneau B-6 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Juneau B-6 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Juneau B-6 NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Glacier Bay's coastal wilderness comes into focus in this recent survey of the Hoonah-Angoon region. Researchers can trace the pathways of the Tlingit Trail and Forest Trail as they weave through Glacier Bay National Park near Bartlett Cove.

  9. 2019 Map of Juneau B-6 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Juneau B-6 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Juneau B-6 NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Gustavus, including Unorganized Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Juneau B-5 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Juneau B-5 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Juneau B-5 NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The coastal settlement of Gustavus is captured in the early 2020s, showing the town's interface with the vast Alaskan wilderness. Researchers can trace the local road network including Duck Drive and examine the boundaries of Glacier Bay National Park.

  11. 2021 Map of Juneau B-6 NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Juneau B-6 NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Juneau B-6 NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The coastal settlement of Gustavus is captured in this recent survey as it stands between the Salmon River and the waters of Icy Passage. Researchers can trace local landmarks and property access through family-named routes like Grandpa's Farm Road and Owen's Ditch Road.

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