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Old Maps of Melbourne, Chelmsford for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Melbourne. 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 Melbourne.

Melbourne, Chelmsford maps

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  1. 1874 Map of Essex XLIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XLIII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Melbourne, including Chelmsford, Springfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1895 Map of Essex LII.NE, 1898 Print
    1895 Map of Essex LII.NE, 1898 Print
    1895 Essex LII.NE
    1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Melbourne, including Chelmsford, Great Baddow, and other nearby areas
  7. 1919 Map of Essex nLIV.SW, 1924 Print
    1919 Map of Essex nLIV.SW, 1924 Print
    1919 Essex nLIV.SW
    1924 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Melbourne, including Chelmsford, Writtle, and other nearby areas
  10. 1919 Map of Essex nLIV, 1924 Print
    1919 Map of Essex nLIV, 1924 Print
    1919 Essex nLIV
    1924 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Melbourne, including Chelmsford, Springfield, and other nearby areas
  13. 1938 Map of Essex nLIV.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLIV.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLIV.SW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Melbourne, including Chelmsford, Writtle, and other nearby areas
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