Old Maps of Alaska, New Mexico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Alaska. 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 Alaska.


Alaska, NM maps

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  1. 1883 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1883 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1883 Mt. Taylor
    1883 Print · USGS
    The high-desert frontier of New Mexico comes to life in the 1880s, centered on the towering Mt Taylor. Researchers can trace the early path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and locate settlements like Old Fort Wingate and Laguna.

  2. 1886 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1886 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1886 Mt. Taylor
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the mid-1880s reveals a high-desert territory where early rail commerce meets long-standing mountain settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad past Old Fort Wingate and the historic villages of Laguna and Cebolletta.

  3. 1892 Map of Mt. Taylor, 1896 Print
    1892 Map of Mt. Taylor, 1896 Print
    1892 Mt. Taylor
    1896 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century was a territory of rail expansion and ancient volcanic landmarks. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad past Old Fort Wingate and the pueblo at Laguna.

  4. 1899 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1899 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1899 Mt. Taylor
    1899 Print · USGS
    Northwestern New Mexico in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of vast mesas and early rail stops before modern highways arrived. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Grant, San Mateo, and Old Fort Wingate along the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Cubero, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cubero, 1959 Print
    1957 Cubero
    1959 Print · USGS
    West of Albuquerque in the late fifties, this survey captures the convergence of tribal lands and transport corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots through the St Anne Mission, Seama Sch, and settlements like Villa de Cubero and San Fidel.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Map of Albuquerque
    1958 Albuquerque
    1958 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here during a period of massive federal expansion and postwar growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kirtland Air Force Base, find ancestral homes in Pueblo de Santa Ana, or locate industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine.

  7. 1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Map of Albuquerque
    1962 Albuquerque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Albuquerque and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the early 1960s during a period of intense mineral and military growth. Genealogists and historians can locate early schools like the Pueblo Pintado School, major industrial sites like the Jackpile Mine, and the sprawling Kirtland Air Force Base.

  8. 1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Albuquerque, 1965 Print
    1963 Albuquerque
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New Mexico unfolds across this map, showcasing the intersection of ancient pueblos, modern military bases, and historic mining districts. Trace family roots and local history through the Ortiz Mine, Seven Lakes Trading Post, and Alameda.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1978 Map of Grants
    1978 Map of Grants
    1978 Grants
    1978 Print · USGS
    West-Central New Mexico is captured here in the late seventies as uranium mining and the railroad shaped the high desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace settlements from Grants to Laguna, including the Jackpile Mine and Acomita West Village.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Albuquerque, 1984 Print
    1983 Albuquerque
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central New Mexico in the early eighties shows a landscape where ancient pueblos and modern aerospace hubs meet. Trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR or locate landmarks like Kirtland Air Force Base, Madrid, and the Sandia Mountains.

  11. 2023 Map of Cubero, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Cubero, 2023 Print
    2023 Cubero
    2023 Print · USGS
    Western New Mexico's high desert settlements appear in great detail during the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at San Fidel Cem or Budville Cem while exploring small communities like New York and Alaska.

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