Old Maps of Isabela for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 30 historic maps of Isabela. 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 Isabela.


Isabela maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Moca
    1937 Map of Moca
    1937 Moca
    1937 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico in the late thirties reveals a landscape defined by rail transit and a remarkably dense network of rural schools. Family historians can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local sites like Escuela Aceituna No 1, Iglesia Presbiteriana, and the American RR of Porto Rico stations.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1938 Map of Quebradillas
    1938 Map of Quebradillas
    1938 Quebradillas
    1938 Print · USGS
    Northern Puerto Rico in the late 1930s reveals a landscape of winding rivers and densely mapped rural schools. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through named sites like Pueblito de Ponce, the American Porto Rico rail line, and Iglesia Virgen del Carmen.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Moca
    1941 Map of Moca
    1941 Moca
    1941 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape where the coastal railroad meets the high ridges of the Cordillera. Researchers can trace the American RR of Porto Rico line through Estacion Santiago and find local landmarks like the Iglesia de la Virgen del Rosario.

  4. 1941 Map of Isabela
    1941 Map of Isabela
    1941 Isabela
    1941 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of Puerto Rico is captured here in the late thirties, when rail travel was still the backbone of local transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Isabela, the route of the RR of PR, and local landmarks like San Antonio.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Moca
    1942 Map of Moca
    1942 Moca
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico during the early forties shows a landscape transitioning between coastal rail industry and the rural interior. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Jobos and the American R. R. of Porto Rico or at the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Voladoras.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Moca SE
    1950 Map of Moca SE
    1950 Moca SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Puerto Rico is captured here during a period of transition in the rural uplands between Isabela and San Sebastián. Researchers can trace ancestral home sites and small community centers like La Vega or find the Iglesia de la Virgen del Rosario.

  7. 1950 Map of Moca NE
    1950 Map of Moca NE
    1950 Moca NE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico is captured here at mid-century, showing a high density of rural settlements and early infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family sites near Mora or the Iglesia Arenales Altos, while the American R R of Porto Rico marks the era's rail transit.

  8. 1950 Map of Quebradillas NO
    1950 Map of Quebradillas NO
    1950 Quebradillas NO
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Isabela and Quebradillas are defined here by the coastal path of the American Railroad and the deep gorge of the Río Guajataca. Genealogy researchers can locate family sites near San Antonio, the Iglesia Virgen del Carmen, or Estación Quebradillas.

  9. 1950 Map of Moca NO
    1950 Map of Moca NO
    1950 Moca NO
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico during the mid-century is captured here as a landscape of rural barrios and vital rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Iglesia Ceiba Alta and the rail stops at Estación Montaña or Estación Santiago.

  10. 1950 Map of Isabela SO
    1950 Map of Isabela SO
    1950 Isabela SO
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northwest Puerto Rico at the midpoint of the century reveals a coastal landscape of traditional barrios and growing infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the settlements of Aguacate and San Antonio or locate the Iglesia Católica and local schools.

  11. 1950 Map of Quebradillas SO
    1950 Map of Quebradillas SO
    1950 Quebradillas SO
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico’s interior barrios are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape of steep ridgelines and isolated agricultural settlements. Researchers can trace rural life and land use around Pueblito de Ponce and the high peaks of Cerro de la Bandera and Cerro del Judío.

  12. 1950 Map of Quebradillas SE
    1950 Map of Quebradillas SE
    1950 Quebradillas SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico’s interior is revealed in the early fifties, showing the rural life and infrastructure surrounding the Lago de Guajataca. Researchers can trace old mountain roads and local schools like the Escuela Segunda Unidad Baldorioty de Castro.

  13. 1950 Map of Isabela SE
    1950 Map of Isabela SE
    1950 Isabela SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Puerto Rico at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape of traditional barrios and growing rail infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Isabela and the path of the American R. R. of P. R. near Pta Sardina.

  14. 1956 Map of Moca, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Moca, 1959 Print
    1956 Moca
    1959 Print · USGS
    Moca and the surrounding northwest highlands are shown here in the mid-fifties, during a period of transition between traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure. You can trace the Antigua Vía del Ferrocarril through the karst hills or locate family landmarks like Central Isabel No 2 and the Cementerio de Isabela.

  15. 1957 Map of Quebradillas, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Quebradillas, 1961 Print
    1957 Quebradillas
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal Puerto Rico in the late fifties shows a landscape defined by traditional barrios and the winding Rio Guajataca. Genealogy researchers can locate rural schools like Escuela José de Diego and landmarks such as the Iglesia Virgen del Carmen.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1960 Map of Isabela, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Isabela, 1961 Print
    1960 Isabela
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northwestern coast of Puerto Rico is captured here in the early sixties, showing the intersection of local town life and major military installations. Researchers can trace the perimeter of Ramey Air Force Base and locate family homesites within Jobos, Bejucos, and the Isabela town center.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Moca, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Moca, 1967 Print
    1964 Moca
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico in the mid-sixties shows a landscape defined by the rugged Cordillera Jaicoa and vital water infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Moca and find landmarks like the Iglesia Ceiba Alta or the Antigua Via del Ferrocarril.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1972 Map of Quebradillas, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Quebradillas, 1974 Print
    1972 Quebradillas
    1974 Print · USGS
    The northwestern coast of Puerto Rico is revealed here in the early seventies, from the urban center of Quebradillas to the heights of Planas. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pueblito de Ponce and La Casa de Piedra.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 2013 Map of Isabela, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Isabela, 2013 Print
    2013 Isabela
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Isabela, including Sector Quique Bravo, Reparto Santa María, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Moca, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Moca, 2013 Print
    2013 Moca
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Isabela, including Moca, Sector Nieves, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Quebradillas OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Quebradillas OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Quebradillas OE N
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Isabela, including Guayabos, Puerto Rico, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Quebradillas, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Quebradillas, 2013 Print
    2013 Quebradillas
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Isabela, including Quebradillas, Urbanización Vista al Calvario, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Moca, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Moca, 2018 Print
    2018 Moca
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Isabela, including Moca, Sector Nieves, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Isabela, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Isabela, 2018 Print
    2018 Isabela
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Isabela, including Sector Quique Bravo, Reparto Santa María, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Quebradillas OE N, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Quebradillas OE N, 2018 Print
    2018 Quebradillas OE N
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Isabela, including Guayabos, Puerto Rico, and other nearby areas

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