Old Maps of St. Johns, Arizona for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 30 historic maps of St. Johns. 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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St. Johns, AZ maps

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  1. 1886 Map of St Johns
    1886 Map of St Johns
    1886 St Johns
    1886 Print · USGS
    Apache County in the 1880s was a landscape of emerging pioneer outposts and high-plateau cattle ranching. Researchers can trace the early footprints of settlements like St Johns and Erastus or locate the original path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.

  2. 1892 Map of St Johns
    1892 Map of St Johns
    1892 St Johns
    1892 Print · USGS
    Arizona's eastern frontier is documented here in the late nineteenth century as cattle ranching and early settlements followed the path of the river. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of St Johns and Springerville or locate long-standing sites like Erastus and Windmill Ranch.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Saint Johns, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Saint Johns, 1968 Print
    1954 Saint Johns
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Arizona-New Mexico border is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and national forests. Researchers can trace the cattle country and mountain outposts from Saint Johns to Pie Town and McNary.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Wolford Springs 3 SW, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Wolford Springs 3 SW, 1957 Print
    1955 Wolford Springs 3 SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Apache County comes into focus in the mid-fifties, centered on the Little Colorado River valley. Genealogists and historians can locate early homesteads like the Jolley Place, the infrastructure of the Zion Reservoir, and the outskirts of St Johns.

  5. 1957 Map of Saint Johns
    1957 Map of Saint Johns
    1957 Saint Johns
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Arizona-New Mexico borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the high-country settlements and federal lands before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like the Red Hill Post Office, Lyman Reservoir, and the mountain communities of Eagar and Springerville.

  6. 1958 Map of Saint Johns
    1958 Map of Saint Johns
    1958 Saint Johns
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arizona and western New Mexico appear here in the late fifties, showcasing the high plateau and forest landscapes along the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace early ranching routes and water systems like Lyman Reservoir or locate remote settlements such as Fence Lake and Atarque.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Saint Johns
    1962 Map of Saint Johns
    1962 Saint Johns
    1962 Print · USGS
    Eastern Arizona and the New Mexico borderlands come alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape of high-plateau ranching and early national monuments. Trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe or locate old water sources like Salado Springs and Lyman Reservoir.

  8. 1971 Map of Salado, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Salado, 1973 Print
    1971 Salado
    1973 Print · USGS
    Apache County ranchlands in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of irrigation ditches and isolated outposts along the Little Colorado River. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Chavez Ranch, find the El Tule site, or locate the remote Cem and Salado Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of St. Johns South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of St. Johns South, 1973 Print
    1971 St. Johns South
    1973 Print · USGS
    The southern fringes of St Johns and the surrounding high desert are captured here during the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace local water management and early industry via the Little Reservoir, Diversion Dam, and several local Borrow Pits.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1974 Map of St. Johns North, 1984 Print
    1974 Map of St. Johns North, 1984 Print
    1974 St. Johns North
    1984 Print · USGS
    The town of St Johns sits along the Little Colorado River in the mid-1970s. Local history researchers can trace the neighborhood around Pioneer Sch, the East Side Cem, and the industrial Powerplant.

  11. 1977 Map of St. Johns North, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of St. Johns North, 1978 Print
    1977 St. Johns North
    1978 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of St Johns is captured here during the mid-1970s, showing the town at the intersection of the desert and the Little Colorado River. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific properties near the Coronado Sch, the East Side Cem, and the St Johns Airport.

  12. 1978 Map of Zion Reservoir
    1978 Map of Zion Reservoir
    1978 Zion Reservoir
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high desert landscape around the Little Colorado River shows its transition into a managed agricultural hub during the late seventies. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the Upper Lyman Ditch and locate landmarks such as Heap Place or the St Johns Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1981 Map of Springerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Springerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Springerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high-country settlements of eastern Arizona come into focus during the early eighties, from the timber towns of Lakeside and Pinetop to the ranching center of Springerville. Trace family roots in McNary and Eagar or locate historic landmarks like the Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1981 Map of Saint Johns, 1996 Print
    1981 Map of Saint Johns, 1996 Print
    1981 Saint Johns
    1996 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arizona's high plateau comes into focus in the early 1980s, centered on the settlement of St Johns. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Adamana and locate landmarks like Lyman Lake and Zion Reservoir.

  15. 2011 Map of Zion Reservoir, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Zion Reservoir, 2011 Print
    2011 Zion Reservoir
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Heap Place, Apache County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Saint Johns South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saint Johns South, 2011 Print
    2011 Saint Johns South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Apache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Saint Johns North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saint Johns North, 2011 Print
    2011 Saint Johns North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Apache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Salado, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Salado, 2011 Print
    2011 Salado
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including El Tule, Salado, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Salado, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Salado, 2014 Print
    2014 Salado
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including El Tule, Salado, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Zion Reservoir, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Zion Reservoir, 2014 Print
    2014 Zion Reservoir
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Heap Place, Apache County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Saint Johns North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Saint Johns North, 2014 Print
    2014 Saint Johns North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Apache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Saint Johns South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Saint Johns South, 2014 Print
    2014 Saint Johns South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Apache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Zion Reservoir, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Zion Reservoir, 2018 Print
    2018 Zion Reservoir
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Heap Place, Apache County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Saint Johns North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Saint Johns North, 2018 Print
    2018 Saint Johns North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Apache County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Saint Johns South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Saint Johns South, 2018 Print
    2018 Saint Johns South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers St. Johns, including Apache County, United States, and other nearby areas

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