Old Maps of Long, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Long. 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 Long.


Long, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Ruby
    1951 Map of Ruby
    1951 Ruby
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yukon River interior comes to life in this mid-century study of the riverfront at Ruby and the surrounding gold-bearing creeks. Genealogists and historians can trace the seasonal routes of the Winter Trail, identify remote Placer Mines, and locate vanished sites like Placerville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Ruby B-5, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Ruby B-5, 1957 Print
    1952 Ruby B-5
    1957 Print · USGS
    The interior of Alaska in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by gold prospecting and remote aviation. Researchers can trace the layout of isolated mining camps like the Placer Mine or locate early wilderness landing sites such as the Airstrip near Ophir Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Ruby, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Ruby, 1958 Print
    1952 Ruby
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yukon River interior comes to life in the early fifties, showing the remote mining camps and river life of the region. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Telegraph Line and find historic sites like Poorman, Placerville, and Sulatna Crossing.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Ruby
    1964 Map of Ruby
    1964 Ruby
    1964 Print · USGS
    Alaska's interior river country and gold districts are shown here during the mid-1960s, centered on the Yukon River corridor. Researchers can trace historic mining activity and remote outposts like Poorman, Placerville, and the Kokrines Cem.

  5. 2019 Map of Ruby B-5 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ruby B-5 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Ruby B-5 NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Remote Yukon-Koyukuk territory is revealed in this modern survey of the Alaskan interior's drainage systems. Researchers can trace the paths of prospector-named waterways and relief features like Easy Money Cr, Lucky Gulch, and Gold Run.

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