Old Maps of Wild Island, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Wild Island. 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 Wild Island.


Wild Island, FL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Basinger SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Basinger SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Basinger SW
    1954 Print · USGS
    Highlands County in the early fifties shows a landscape of reclaimed wetlands and early ranching infrastructure along the edge of Lake Istokpoga. Researchers can trace the Seaboard Air Line rail route and locate old settlements like Marland and Wild Island.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 2012 Map of Basinger SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Basinger SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Basinger SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wild Island, including Marland, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Basinger SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Basinger SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Basinger SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wild Island, including Marland, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Basinger SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Basinger SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Basinger SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wild Island, including Marland, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Basinger SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Basinger SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Basinger SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Wild Island, including Marland, Highlands County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Basinger SW, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Basinger SW, 2024 Print
    2024 Basinger SW
    2024 Print · USGS
    Highlands County's wetlands and citrus groves are captured here in the mid-2020s, showing the intersection of natural shorelines and modern water management. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Canal C-41A or locate family-named routes like Fort Bassinger Grove Rd and Godwin Rd.

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