Old Maps of Dumfries, Scotland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Dumfries. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Dumfries.


Dumfries, Scotland maps

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  1. 1850 Map of Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 27, 1854 Print
    1850 Map of Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 27, 1854 Print
    1850 Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 27
    1854 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Lincluden, Craigend, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1856 Map of Dumfriesshire, Sheet LV, 1861 Print
    1856 Map of Dumfriesshire, Sheet LV, 1861 Print
    1856 Dumfriesshire, Sheet LV
    1861 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Kelton Mains, Craigend, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Kirkcudbrightshire Sheet XXX.NW, 1896 Print
    1893 Map of Kirkcudbrightshire Sheet XXX.NW, 1896 Print
    1893 Kirkcudbrightshire Sheet XXX.NW
    1896 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Craigend, St Michaels, and other nearby areas

  4. 1898 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1900 Print
    1898 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1900 Print
    1898 Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE
    1900 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Craigend, St Michaels, and other nearby areas

  5. 1907 Map of Kirkcudbrightshire Sheet XXX.NW, 1910 Print
    1907 Map of Kirkcudbrightshire Sheet XXX.NW, 1910 Print
    1907 Kirkcudbrightshire Sheet XXX.NW
    1910 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Craigend, St Michaels, and other nearby areas

  6. 1929 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1932 Print
    1929 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1932 Print
    1929 Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE
    1932 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Craigend, St Michaels, and other nearby areas

  7. 1938 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Craigend, St Michaels, and other nearby areas

  8. 1946 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1952 Print
    1946 Map of Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE, 1952 Print
    1946 Dumfriesshire Sheet LV.NE
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dumfries, including Craigend, St Michaels, and other nearby areas

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