Old Maps of Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Opa-locka. 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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Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County maps

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  1. 1947 Map of North Miami, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of North Miami, 1959 Print
    1947 North Miami
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is shown in a period of significant post-war expansion between Hollywood and Miami Shores. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities and landmarks like the U S Naval Air Station, MacArthur Airport, and the Hollywood Kennel Club.

  2. 1949 Map of Opalocka
    1949 Map of Opalocka
    1949 Opalocka
    1949 Print · USGS
    North Miami-Dade was a hub of military aviation and early suburban expansion in the years following World War II. Researchers can trace the layout of the U S Naval Air Station and several regional airfields like Master Field and Municipal Field.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of North Miami
    1950 Map of North Miami
    1950 North Miami
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Miami-Dade County comes to life as coastal settlements like Bal Harbour and Surfside begin to take shape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Opa-locka and the sprawling U S Naval Air Station during this era of rapid growth.

  4. 1956 Map of Miami, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Miami, 1963 Print
    1956 Miami
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Florida experiences post-war expansion in the 1950s, even as the wilderness remains dominant across the southern peninsula. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban growth in Opa-locka and Perrine or locate remote sites like the Tamiami Ranger Station.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Miami
    1958 Map of Miami
    1958 Miami
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Florida in the late fifties reveals a coastal boom held in balance with the wild sawgrass and mangroves of Everglades National Park. Trace the paths of the Florida East Coast RR through Homestead or locate the U S Marine Corps Air Station during the height of the Cold War.

  6. 1962 Map of Opa-locka, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Opa-locka, 1964 Print
    1962 Opa-locka
    1964 Print · USGS
    North Dade County was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the early sixties as new subdivisions began to border the Everglades. Researchers can trace early street layouts in Carol City and locate local landmarks like Biscayne College and the South Florida State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of North Miami, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of North Miami, 1965 Print
    1962 North Miami
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal development and suburban growth characterize the North Miami area in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood schools and landmarks like Dade Memorial Park or the Biscayne Seaplane Base.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1981 Map of Miami, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Miami, 1982 Print
    1981 Miami
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Opa-locka, including Miami, Hialeah, and other nearby areas

  9. 1988 Map of Miami
    1988 Map of Miami
    1988 Miami
    1988 Print · USGS
    South Florida in the late eighties shows the sharp edge between the growing urban Atlantic coast and the vast wetlands of Everglades National Park. Researchers can trace the path of the Tamiami Trail and locate coastal settlements like Ochopee or Chokoloskee.

  10. 1988 Map of Opa-Locka
    1988 Map of Opa-Locka
    1988 Opa-Locka
    1988 Print · USGS
    North Dade and South Broward counties come into focus during a period of rapid suburban maturation in the late eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Miami Lakes and Carol City, identifying neighborhood landmarks like Florida Memorial College and Vista Memorial Gardens.

  11. 1988 Map of North Miami
    1988 Map of North Miami
    1988 North Miami
    1988 Print · USGS
    North Miami and the surrounding Broward-Dade borderlands are shown here in the late eighties during a period of massive residential and commercial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Ives Estates and Carol City or locate landmarks like Joe Robbie Stadium and Barry University.

  12. 1994 Map of North Miami, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of North Miami, 2000 Print
    1994 North Miami
    2000 Print · USGS
    Greater Miami is captured here in the mid-nineties, showing a sprawling coastal landscape defined by luxury waterfront living and major sports venues. Researchers can trace the layout of Golden Beach and Ives Estates or locate landmarks like Joe Robbie Stadium and Aventura Mall.

  13. 2024 Map of North Miami, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of North Miami, 2024 Print
    2024 North Miami
    2024 Print · USGS
    The coastal corridor between Broward and Miami-Dade counties shows a landscape of dense settlement and complex waterways. Trace the modern development of Aventura and Hallandale Beach alongside the FEC RR and Intracoastal Waterway.

  14. 2024 Map of Opa-locka, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Opa-locka, 2024 Print
    2024 Opa-locka
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Miami metro area are shown in modern detail as suburban growth bridges the county line. Researchers can trace established neighborhoods like Carol City and Miami Lakes alongside major landmarks like Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.

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