1950s Maps of Platinum, Alaska

Explore 7 historic maps of Platinum from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Platinum's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Platinum, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Hagemeister Island D-6, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Hagemeister Island D-6, 1957 Print
    1950 Hagemeister Island D-6
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal mining and remote encampments define this mid-century look at the Alaskan shoreline. Trace the infrastructure of the Goodnews Mining Camp, including its Landing Strip, Ditch, and riverside tailings.

  2. 1950 Map of Hagemeister Island D-5, 1982 Print
    1950 Map of Hagemeister Island D-5, 1982 Print
    1950 Hagemeister Island D-5
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the mid-twentieth century reveals a rugged mining landscape where the town of Platinum and the Goodnews Mining Camp anchor the local economy. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Tailings near Red Mountain and locate the remote Igloo Camp Area along the shores of Chagvan Bay.

  3. 1951 Map of Goodnews, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Goodnews, 1953 Print
    1951 Goodnews
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwest Alaska’s coastal bays and mountain lakes are captured here just after the war, showing the area's shifting settlement patterns. Trace the coastline from Kwinhagak to Goodnews, or locate interior landmarks like the Placer Mine and Nuyakuk Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Hagemeister Island, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Hagemeister Island, 1953 Print
    1951 Hagemeister Island
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Alaska's coastal frontier is detailed in this mid-century reconnaissance, showing the territory before modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Winter Trail and locate coastal landmarks like Platinum, Hagemeister Island, and the Walrus Islands.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Goodnews A-8, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Goodnews A-8, 1965 Print
    1954 Goodnews A-8
    1965 Print · USGS
    The remote Alaskan coast near Goodnews Bay is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the settlement of Platinum and its surrounding wilderness. Researchers can trace historic travel routes like the Winter Trail and locate family landmarks near Beluga Hill and Big Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Hagemeister Island D-5, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Hagemeister Island D-5, 1968 Print
    1954 Hagemeister Island D-5
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska near Chagvan Bay appears here in the mid-1950s as a complex wilderness of unbridged rivers and named peaks. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Kinegnak River and Unaluk River or locate Susie Mountain and Kemuk Mountain.

  7. 1957 Map of Hagemeister Island, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Hagemeister Island, 1966 Print
    1957 Hagemeister Island
    1966 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska's mining and maritime landscape comes alive in the mid-1950s, highlighting the remote settlements and rugged Bristol Bay shoreline. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint at Goodnews Mining Camp or locate coastal features like Cape Newenham and Kinegnak.
    3 unique versions available

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