Old Maps of Benton, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Benton. 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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Benton, FL maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Valdosta, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Valdosta, 1967 Print
    1954 Valdosta
    1967 Print · USGS
    The South Georgia and North Florida borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the deep timber and wetland networks of the coastal plain. Researchers can trace the path of the Atlantic Coast Line through Valdosta or explore the interior of the Okefenokee Swamp.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Valdosta
    1958 Map of Valdosta
    1958 Valdosta
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Georgia and North Florida are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vast Okefenokee Swamp and the vital timber and rail corridors connecting the two states. Researchers can locate the footprint of Moody Air Force Base, trace the Live Oak Perry and Gulf railroad, or find early community sites like Bakers Mill and Paradise Church.

  3. 1959 Map of Valdosta
    1959 Map of Valdosta
    1959 Valdosta
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Florida borderlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of massive blackwater swamps and emerging military aviation hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-stop towns like Fargo and Stockton or explore the interior reaches of the Okefenokee Swamp and Billys Island.

  4. 1969 Map of Benton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Benton, 1971 Print
    1969 Benton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Hamilton and Columbia county borderlands along the Suwannee River are captured here in the late sixties. Local researchers can trace old routes like Eightmile Still Road, locate the Prospect Ch, and find the rural settlement of Benton.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1981 Map of Lake City
    1981 Map of Lake City
    1981 Lake City
    1981 Print · USGS
    North Florida and South Georgia are mapped in the early eighties as the region balanced forestry with growing infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family names and locations from Live Oak to Macclenny, or find cultural landmarks like the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2006 Map of Benton, 2007 Print
    2006 Map of Benton, 2007 Print
    2006 Benton
    2007 Print · USGS
    The Suwannee River borderlands in the early 2000s reveal a landscape of deep pine forests and massive phosphate excavations. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of a Strip Mine alongside rural landmarks like the Benton Lookout Tower and Oak Grove Ch.

  7. 2012 Map of Benton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Benton, 2012 Print
    2012 Benton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Columbia County, Hamilton County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Benton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Benton, 2015 Print
    2015 Benton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Columbia County, Hamilton County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Benton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Benton, 2018 Print
    2018 Benton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Columbia County, Hamilton County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Benton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Benton, 2021 Print
    2021 Benton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Columbia County, Hamilton County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Benton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Benton, 2024 Print
    2024 Benton
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Georgia borderlands come to life in this survey of the river country along the Upper Suwannee River. Researchers can trace the family lineages of the Benton area through local landmarks like Prospect Primitive Baptist Cem and Scott Cem.

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