Old Maps of Lower Tonsina, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Lower Tonsina. 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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Lower Tonsina, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Valdez C-2, 1964 Print
    1951 Map of Valdez C-2, 1964 Print
    1951 Valdez C-2
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Copper River valley in the early 1950s reveals a landscape defined by its massive braided rivers and early transportation corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Chitina and find remote landmarks like Lower Tonsina and Liberty Falls.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Valdez
    1952 Map of Valdez
    1952 Valdez
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska met the interior via mountain passes and river valleys during the mid-century, before the 1964 earthquake altered the shoreline. Trace mining history at Midas Camp and Cliff Mine, or locate remote stations like Tiekel Cache and Copper Center.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Valdez C-2, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Valdez C-2, 1954 Print
    1953 Valdez C-2
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Copper and Chitina River valleys come alive in the early 1950s, showing the early road networks and isolated outposts of the Alaska Territory. Genealogists and historians can locate Chitina, the Cem, and small settlements like Lower Tonsina.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Valdez, 1967 Print
    1960 Map of Valdez, 1967 Print
    1960 Valdez
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal and interior Alaska meet in this mid-century study of the Chugach Mountains and the copper-rich river valleys. Trace the legacy of early industry along the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad and locate settlements like Copper Center, Chitina, and Fort Liscum.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1996 Map of Valdez C-2, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Valdez C-2, 2002 Print
    1996 Valdez C-2
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Copper River basin comes into focus in the mid-nineties, showing the critical junction where the road meets the river. Trace the route through Chitina and find landmarks like Liberty Falls and the Chitina Airport.

  6. 2016 Map of Valdez C-2 NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Valdez C-2 NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Valdez C-2 NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Lower Tonsina, including Unorganized Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2019 Map of Valdez C-2 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Valdez C-2 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Valdez C-2 NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Lower Tonsina, including Unorganized Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2023 Map of Valdez C-2 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Valdez C-2 NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Valdez C-2 NW
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Copper River basin comes into focus during the early twenty-first century as it flows through the heart of the Alaskan interior. Researchers can trace the development of riverside settlements like Kenny Lake and Lower Tonsina or follow the path of the Cheshnina River.

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