Old Maps of Lake Placid, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Lake Placid. 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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Lake Placid, FL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Lake Placid, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lake Placid, 1953 Print
    1952 Lake Placid
    1953 Print · USGS
    Florida's lake country is captured here in the early fifties as citrus groves and rail lines shaped the Highlands County interior. Researchers can trace the dual routes of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line through Lake Placid and Sunvale.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Lake June In Winter, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Lake June In Winter, 1954 Print
    1953 Lake June In Winter
    1954 Print · USGS
    Highlands County in the early fifties is characterized here by its vast network of lakes and shifting wetlands before extensive modern drainage. Researchers can trace the early boundaries of Lake Placid and locate local landmarks like Hog Island Hammock or the Pumping Station near Fisheating Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Fort Pierce
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central and coastal Florida appear here during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail-to-highway transition along the Sunshine State Parkway or locate old settlements like Ankona, Walton, and Indrio.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Fort Pierce
    1958 Map of Fort Pierce
    1958 Fort Pierce
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central and South Florida are captured here in the late fifties as the citrus and ranching interior met the modern highway era. Researchers can trace the early path of the Sunshine State Parkway and locate established rail depots in Sebring, Okeechobee, and Arcadia.

  5. 1959 Map of Fort Pierce
    1959 Map of Fort Pierce
    1959 Fort Pierce
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Florida and the Treasure Coast are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of steady citrus and coastal growth. Trace the historic routes of the Florida East Coast Ry or locate the boundaries of the Seminole Indian Reservation and Highlands Hammock State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1978 Map of Arcadia, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Arcadia, 1980 Print
    1978 Arcadia
    1980 Print · USGS
    DeSoto and Highlands counties are shown here in the late seventies, a landscape defined by the Peace River and extensive citrus groves. Genealogists and researchers can trace the SEABOARD COAST LINE railroad through old settlements like Nocatee, Zolfo Springs, and Fort Ogden.

  7. 1988 Map of Fort Pierce
    1988 Map of Fort Pierce
    1988 Fort Pierce
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Atlantic coast and Florida’s interior lakelands are captured in the late eighties, just as the Treasure Coast was experiencing rapid development. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Florida East Coast and explore the bounds of the Brighton Indian Reservation.

  8. 2012 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2012 Print
    2012 Lake June In Winter
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Hen Scratch, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Lake Placid, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lake Placid, 2012 Print
    2012 Lake Placid
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Sunvale, Sylvan Shores, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake June In Winter
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Hen Scratch, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Lake Placid, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Placid, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Placid
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Sunvale, Sylvan Shores, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Lake Placid, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lake Placid, 2018 Print
    2018 Lake Placid
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Sunvale, Sylvan Shores, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2018 Print
    2018 Lake June In Winter
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Hen Scratch, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake June In Winter
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Hen Scratch, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Lake Placid, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake Placid, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake Placid
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Placid, including Sunvale, Sylvan Shores, and other nearby areas

  16. 2024 Map of Lake Placid, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lake Placid, 2024 Print
    2024 Lake Placid
    2024 Print · USGS
    Florida's lake country is on full display in this contemporary look at the settlements and citrus-growing regions around the town of Lake Placid. Genealogists and researchers can trace local neighborhoods and landmarks like Oak Hill Cem, Sunvale, and the varied shorelines of Lake Huntley.

  17. 2024 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lake June In Winter, 2024 Print
    2024 Lake June In Winter
    2024 Print · USGS
    Highlands County's ridge and lake country is captured here during a period of significant residential and aviation growth. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Placid and locate local landmarks like Hen Scratch or the Lake Persimmon Airstrip.

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