Old Maps of Planet, Arizona for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Planet. 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 Planet.


Planet, AZ maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Signal
    1923 Map of Signal
    1923 Signal
    1923 Print · USGS
    Western Arizona in the early twenties was a landscape of isolated mining camps and vital desert springs. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early settlements like Signal and Swansea or locate remote outposts such as Owen and Butler well.

  2. 1942 Map of Signal
    1942 Map of Signal
    1942 Signal
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Arizona was a rugged network of mining camps and river crossings during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace the isolated roads connecting Signal, the mines at Bagdad, and the remote desert outposts of Swansea and Alamo.

  3. 1950 Map of Prescott, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Prescott, 1951 Print
    1950 Prescott
    1951 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining and ranching frontiers were in full operation during the early fifties, from the vertical streets of Jerome to the remote western desert. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life via the Bland School, the United Verde Mine, and stops along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

  4. 1954 Map of Prescott, 1963 Print
    1954 Map of Prescott, 1963 Print
    1954 Prescott
    1963 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County mining and ranching districts are shown in high detail during the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote camps and transport hubs like Swansea, Octave, and the Bagdad Mine along the desert rail lines.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Prescott
    1958 Map of Prescott
    1958 Prescott
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Arizona's rugged mining and ranching corridors come alive in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Trout Creek School, the mining operations at Jerome, and the rail stops at Skull Valley and Kirkland.

  6. 1959 Map of Prescott
    1959 Map of Prescott
    1959 Prescott
    1959 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County and the central Arizona highlands come alive in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of mountain mining towns and forest outposts. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of the United Verde Mine, follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rails, and locate remote settlements like Swansea or Skull Valley.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Prescott
    1960 Map of Prescott
    1960 Prescott
    1960 Print · USGS
    Yavapai County and the surrounding high-desert mining districts are captured here during a period of steady industrial and rail activity. Researchers can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and locate historic sites like the United Verde Mine and Bland School.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Prescott
    1965 Map of Prescott
    1965 Prescott
    1965 Print · USGS
    Arizona's mining heartland is captured during the mid-sixties, from the copper mines of Jerome to the cattle country of Williamson Valley Wash. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining camps at Octave and Stanton or the historic Whipple Military Reservation.

  9. 1966 Map of Swansea, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Swansea, 1967 Print
    1966 Swansea
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert of the mid-sixties reveals its mining history here along the Bill Williams River. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade connecting Swansea and Planet, alongside a Retort Oven and local Cemeteries.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1979 Map of Alamo Lake, 1997 Print
    1979 Map of Alamo Lake, 1997 Print
    1979 Alamo Lake
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert at the end of the seventies reveals a landscape of massive water projects and deep-rooted mining history. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous remote claims like the Black Diamond and Nellie-Meda Mine or explore the early footprint of Alamo Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1990 Map of Planet
    1990 Map of Planet
    1990 Planet
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert along the Bill Williams River is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape shaped by mining and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the Planet (Site), numerous Mine Shafts, and the transition into the Cactus Plain.

  12. 2023 Map of Planet, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Planet, 2023 Print
    2023 Planet
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Arizona desert at the border of Mohave and La Paz counties reveals its deep mining heritage through the network of roads and peaks surrounding the Bill Williams River. Researchers can trace the path to Planet and locate historical landmarks like the Retort Oven and Swansea Peak.

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