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Old Maps of Bay County, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 190 historic maps of Bay County. 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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Bay County, FL maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Beacon Beach
    1943 Map of Beacon Beach
    1943 Beacon Beach
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the early nineteen-forties reveals a landscape of isolated bayous and quiet shorelines before the postwar boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Beacon Beach and locate the Marywood Cem near Pearl Bayou.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Laguna Beach
    1943 Map of Laguna Beach
    1943 Laguna Beach
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle coast appears at the height of the war years, showing a sparsely settled shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico. Local historians can trace the early residential grids and coastal roads of Laguna Beach and Gulf Resort Beach before the post-war development boom.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Panama City
    1943 Map of Panama City
    1943 Panama City
    1943 Print · USGS
    Panama City and its waterfront neighborhoods are captured here during the wartime mobilization of the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Millville, Lynn Haven, and Panama City, along with landmarks like Greenwood Cem and the Municipal Pier.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Crooked Island
    1943 Map of Crooked Island
    1943 Crooked Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Florida panhandle shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a wild, undeveloped coastal landscape shaped by the sea. Historians and coastal researchers can trace the natural barrier formations of Crooked Island and the tidal reaches of St Andrew Sound before modern development.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Panama City Beach
    1943 Map of Panama City Beach
    1943 Panama City Beach
    1943 Print · USGS
    Panama City Beach and the surrounding Florida coast are shown during the early 1940s before the era of high-rise development. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Betty Lou Beach and Florida Beach or follow the shoreline of Grand Lagoon.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Seminole Hills, 1969 Print
    1943 Map of Seminole Hills, 1969 Print
    1943 Seminole Hills
    1969 Print · USGS
    Coastal Bay County was a landscape of intricate wetlands and new shoreline settlements during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Sunnyside and Laird or locate landmarks like County Line Landing and Powell Lake.
  19. 1943 Map of West Bay, 1969 Print
    1943 Map of West Bay, 1969 Print
    1943 West Bay
    1969 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the early 1940s is defined by its winding waterways and undeveloped shoreline. Historians can trace early navigation along the Intracoastal Waterway and locate natural landmarks like Walsonham Point and Burnt Mill Creek.
  22. 1943 Map of Southport, 1973 Print
    1943 Map of Southport, 1973 Print
    1943 Southport
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Bay County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of tidal inlets and early bridge crossings before the modern expansion of Panama City. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early settlements at Southport and Vicksburg, or locate landmarks like the Vicksburg Fire Tower and North Bay Bridge.
  25. 1944 Map of Beacon Hill
    1944 Map of Beacon Hill
    1944 Beacon Hill
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle coastline and the edge of St. Joseph Bay appear here in the mid-1940s, documenting a landscape of small coastal settlements and tidal marsh. Researchers can trace early development at Beacon Hill and Davis Beach, or locate family-named landmarks like Joe Lamb Branch and Preacher Bryant Ponds.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1944 Map of Southport
    1944 Map of Southport
    1944 Southport
    1944 Print · USGS
    The shores of North Bay and West Bay are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by tidal bayous and early coastal settlements. Local historians can trace the road networks connecting Southport, Vicksburg, and the early layout of Lynn Haven.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Seminole Hills
    1944 Map of Seminole Hills
    1944 Seminole Hills
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle shoreline and interior wetlands are shown during the mid-forties, just as coastal communities were establishing themselves. Researchers can trace the early layout of Hollywood Beach and Sunnyside or locate old crossings at County Line Landing.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1944 Map of West Bay
    1944 Map of West Bay
    1944 West Bay
    1944 Print · USGS
    The coastal village of West Bay and the surrounding Florida panhandle wetlands are captured in the mid-1940s. Trace the path of the Intracoastal Waterway and the winding reaches of Burnt Mill Creek and Crooked Creek.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1944 Map of Long Point
    1944 Map of Long Point
    1944 Long Point
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle coast during the Second World War was a landscape defined by rapid military expansion. Researchers can trace the early layout of Tyndall Field and explore the shoreline of St Andrew Sound and the settlement at San Blas.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1944 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1944 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1944 Crystal Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the Florida panhandle during the mid-1940s, this area showcases a landscape of countless named ponds and lakes along the Washington Co Bay Co line. Trace the routes of the C C C Road and locate family-named features like Tyson Lake and Brit Lake.
  43. 1944 Map of Bayhead, 1967 Print
    1944 Map of Bayhead, 1967 Print
    1944 Bayhead
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bay County's coastal lowlands and winding bayous are shown here during the mid-1940s, just as these waterfront communities were beginning to develop. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-and-water connections at Bayou George or locate early landings such as Mcallaster Landing.
  46. 1944 Map of Bruce, 1969 Print
    1944 Map of Bruce, 1969 Print
    1944 Bruce
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River bottomlands in the 1940s reveal a landscape of remote river camps and timber landings. Trace the early footprints of Bruce and Ebro, and locate riverfront sites like Cedar Tree Landing and the Ebro Sch.
  49. 1944 Map of Bennett, 1969 Print
    1944 Map of Bennett, 1969 Print
    1944 Bennett
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bay and Washington County during the mid-forties reveal a landscape of interconnected ponds and creek branches. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Gainer Cem and Porter Cem or locate the rural settlement of Bennett.
  52. 1945 Map of Youngstown
    1945 Map of Youngstown
    1945 Youngstown
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle in the mid-forties reveals a landscape shaped by timber, rail, and water. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-side communities of Youngstown, Nixon, and Cairo, and locate the historic Bear Creek Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1945 Map of Bennett
    1945 Map of Bennett
    1945 Bennett
    1945 Print · USGS
    Upper Bay County and southern Washington County are shown here in the mid-1940s, centered on the complex drainage of the Econfina Creek valley. Genealogists can locate the Gainer Cem and trace old industrial sites like Mitchell Mill Creek near Bennett.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1945 Map of Red Head
    1945 Map of Red Head
    1945 Red Head
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River lowlands and the southern pine forests come into focus during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early community hubs like Red Head and the Oak Grove Ch, or trace landmarks like the Moody Fire Tower and Ebro Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1945 Map of Bayhead
    1945 Map of Bayhead
    1945 Bayhead
    1945 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of St Andrews Bay come to life in this mid-1940s survey of coastal Florida. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of Bayou George, the stops along the St Andrews and Atlanta RR, and landings like Mc Allaster Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1945 Map of Allanton
    1945 Map of Allanton
    1945 Allanton
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida near the end of the Second World War was a landscape of intricate bayous and small fishing settlements. You can trace the early footprints of Allanton and Farmdale along the shores of East Bay and the Wetappo Intracoastal Waterway Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1945 Map of North Of Allanton
    1945 Map of North Of Allanton
    1945 North Of Allanton
    1945 Print · USGS
    Bay County's dense swamp and bayou country is recorded here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by timber and tide. Researchers can locate the Kent Cem and trace the early route of Allanton Road past the Majette Fire Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1945 Map of Bruce
    1945 Map of Bruce
    1945 Bruce
    1945 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle river country is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the complex wetlands where Walton and Washington Counties meet. Researchers can trace the riverfront economy through sites like Cowford Ferry, Miller Landing, and the Ebro school.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1945 Map of Crystal Lake
    1945 Map of Crystal Lake
    1945 Crystal Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle on the border of Washington and Bay counties is captured here in the mid-1940s, showcasing a unique landscape of sinkhole lakes and backwoods trails. Researchers can trace early routes like the C C C Road and locate family-named features such as Tyson Lake, Brit Lake, and Crystal Lake.
    3 unique versions available
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