Old Maps of Rye, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Rye. 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 Rye.


Rye, FL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Rye
    1944 Map of Rye
    1944 Rye
    1944 Print · USGS
    Inland Manatee County was a landscape of citrus, timber, and wetlands during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace forgotten transit routes like the Rye Grade and locate old community hubs such as Manhattan and the Gulf Coast Mission.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast thrived in the mid-fifties, from the bustling docks of Tampa to the quiet shores of Sanibel. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Atlantic Coast Line or find early layouts of Port Charlotte and Bokeelia.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Tampa
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in this late fifties survey during a period of steady coastal growth and established rail commerce. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and transit lines from Tampa to St Petersburg, or locate landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and Boca Grande.

  4. 1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Tampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast was undergoing a major transformation at the start of the sixties, with new bridges linking burgeoning cities across the bays. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of St Petersburg and Tampa, or locate coastal landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and the Sunshine Skyway.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1972 Map of Rye, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Rye, 1974 Print
    1972 Rye
    1974 Print · USGS
    Inland Manatee County in the early seventies shows a landscape of creek systems and small rural clusters. Family researchers can trace old settlements like Manhattan and Rye or locate a riverside Cemetery and an Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Tampa
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in a period of significant growth during the early seventies, from the urban centers of the bay to the quiet southern keys. Researchers can trace the expansion of St Petersburg or locate family sites near Safety Harbor, Valrico, and Boca Ciega.

  7. 1981 Map of St Petersburg, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of St Petersburg, 1983 Print
    1981 St Petersburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Tampa Bay region is shown here in the early eighties as the urban centers of St Petersburg and Tampa expanded along the coastline. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard Coast Line and landmarks from Mac Dill Air Force Base to the Sunshine Skyway.

  8. 1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 St Petersburg
    1988 Print · USGS
    Covers Rye, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas

  9. 2024 Map of Rye, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rye, 2024 Print
    2024 Rye
    2024 Print · USGS
    Eastern Manatee County is captured here in a period of transition between its rural ranching roots and modern residential expansion. Researchers can trace the winding Manatee River and find local landmarks like Manhattan, Oak Knoll, and the Sand Prairie.

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