Old Maps of May Creek, Alaska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of May Creek. 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 May Creek.


May Creek, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of McCarthy
    1951 Map of McCarthy
    1951 McCarthy
    1951 Print · USGS
    The high Wrangell Mountains and the copper country of the early 1950s are preserved here in detail. Researchers can trace the routes from McCarthy to the Jumbo Mine or explore the massive reaches of the Kennicott Glacier and Chitina River.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1959 Map of McCarthy B-5, 1964 Print
    1959 Map of McCarthy B-5, 1964 Print
    1959 McCarthy B-5
    1964 Print · USGS
    Alaska's copper and gold mining landscape is preserved here during the late 1950s, showing a remote world of tramways and river camps. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Green Butte Mine, Chititu Camp, and the historic Aerial Tram.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of McCarthy, 1967 Print
    1960 Map of McCarthy, 1967 Print
    1960 McCarthy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Wrangell Mountains and the Alaska-Yukon border are captured here during a period of transition for the region's mining and transportation networks. Researchers can trace the RR line to McCarthy and locate remote outposts like Dan Creek Camp and Chititu Camp.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 2017 Map of McCarthy B-5 SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of McCarthy B-5 SW, 2017 Print
    2017 McCarthy B-5 SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers May Creek, including Unorganized Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  5. 2023 Map of McCarthy B-5 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of McCarthy B-5 SW, 2023 Print
    2023 McCarthy B-5 SW
    2023 Print · USGS
    In the Copper River region during the early twenty-first century, this map documents the remote outposts and peaks of the Wrangell-St. Elias wilderness. Researchers can trace the connection between McCarthy and the Nizina River or locate the backcountry airstrips at Young Creek Airport and May Creek.

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