Old Maps of Nolan, Alaska for Metal Detecting

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


Nolan, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Wiseman, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Wiseman, 1952 Print
    1951 Wiseman
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Central Brooks Range in the early 1950s remained a frontier of isolated mining camps and river corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of Wiseman, Nolan, and Coldfoot, alongside remote landmarks like Pamichtuk Lake and the peaks of the Endicott Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Wiseman, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Wiseman, 1959 Print
    1956 Wiseman
    1959 Print · USGS
    The central Brooks Range and the mining outposts of the Koyukuk valley are documented here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate remote cabins, placer mines, and historic landings like Wiseman, Coldfoot, and Tramway Bar along the Koyukuk River.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1964 Map of Wiseman
    1964 Map of Wiseman
    1964 Wiseman
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Koyukuk River wilderness comes into focus in the mid-1950s, highlighting the isolated mining outposts of the Central Brooks Range. Researchers can trace the Tramway Bar Trail and locate historic Placer Mine sites near Wiseman, Nolan, and Coldfoot.

  4. 1971 Map of Wiseman B-1, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Wiseman B-1, 1974 Print
    1971 Wiseman B-1
    1974 Print · USGS
    The northern interior near Wiseman is captured in the early seventies, a landscape still shaped by the gold rush and seasonal river travel. Researchers can trace the Winter Road and find remote sites like the Placer Mine at Nolan and the small Cem near the river.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 2017 Map of Wiseman B-1 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wiseman B-1 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Wiseman B-1 NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Wiseman is shown here in the 2010s, nestled between the Middle Fork Koyukuk River and high peaks. Researchers can trace the path of the Alaska Pipeline alongside local landmarks like Midnight Dome and Wiseman Airport.

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