Old Maps of Afton, Wyoming for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Afton. 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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Afton, WY maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Afton
    1921 Map of Afton
    1921 Afton
    1921 Print · USGS
    Star Valley and the high Wyoming backcountry are captured here in the early twenties, showing the region's early ranching and forestry roots. Researchers can locate early schools like Muddy String School, isolated outposts like Moffat Ranch, and forest service sites including Corral Creek Ranger Sta.

  2. 1955 Map of Preston, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Preston, 1968 Print
    1955 Preston
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and western Wyoming are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, from the high Bear River Range to the Green River Basin. Genealogists and collectors can trace the Union Pacific RR through historic towns like Preston, Montpelier, and Afton.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Preston
    1958 Map of Preston
    1958 Preston
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high valleys of the Idaho and Wyoming borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of mountain ranching and phosphate mining. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Chesterfield and Bedford or trace the Union Pacific rail lines serving Cokeville.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Preston
    1962 Map of Preston
    1962 Preston
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeast Idaho and the Wyoming borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, a time of thriving agricultural valleys and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail lines and find legacy settlements like Montpelier, Afton, and Preston.

  5. 1980 Map of Grover
    1980 Map of Grover
    1980 Grover
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Star Valley settlement corridor is captured here in the 1980s, showcasing the intersection of pioneer history and modern ranching life. Genealogists can locate the Grover Cem and trace the historic path of the Lander Cutoff (Emigrant Trail) past Auburn and Turnerville.

  6. 1980 Map of Afton, 1984 Print
    1980 Map of Afton, 1984 Print
    1980 Afton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Star Valley ranching and early migration routes come together in this Wyoming survey from the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Emigrant Salt River Trail and Lander Cutoff near settlements like Afton and Fairview.

  7. 1982 Map of Afton
    1982 Map of Afton
    1982 Afton
    1982 Print · USGS
    Western Wyoming during the early eighties shows a landscape of mountain ranges and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family names and small towns across Star Valley, while historians can locate the path of the Lander Cutoff and the Cottonwood Mine.

  8. 2021 Map of Afton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Afton, 2021 Print
    2021 Afton
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Star Valley region of western Wyoming is captured here as a thriving ranching and mountain corridor in the 2020s. Researchers can trace family history through the Afton Cem and Fairview Cem or locate the municipal hub at Afton Municipal Airport.

  9. 2021 Map of Grover, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Grover, 2021 Print
    2021 Grover
    2021 Print · USGS
    Star Valley and the Salt River basin are documented here in the early 2020s, showing the settled ranching lands between national forests. Researchers can trace family sites at Turnerville Cem and Grover Cem or locate the Heiner Airport near Turnerville.

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