Old Maps of Thornton, Wyoming for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Thornton. 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 Thornton.


Thornton, WY maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Moorcroft
    1918 Map of Moorcroft
    1918 Moorcroft
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Upton, Moorcroft, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Gillette, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Gillette, 1975 Print
    1954 Gillette
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Gillette, Sleepy Hollow, and other nearby areas

  3. 1955 Map of Gillette, 1976 Print
    1955 Map of Gillette, 1976 Print
    1955 Gillette
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Gillette, Sleepy Hollow, and other nearby areas

  4. 1957 Map of Upton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Upton, 1959 Print
    1957 Upton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Upton, Colloid, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Gillette
    1958 Map of Gillette
    1958 Gillette
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Gillette, Sleepy Hollow, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Gillette
    1962 Map of Gillette
    1962 Gillette
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Gillette, Sleepy Hollow, and other nearby areas

  7. 1979 Map of Sundance
    1979 Map of Sundance
    1979 Sundance
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Sundance, Upton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1984 Map of Thornton
    1984 Map of Thornton
    1984 Thornton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Thornton, including Crook County, Weston County, and other nearby areas

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