Old Maps of Downtown, Key West for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Downtown. 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 Downtown.


Downtown, Key West maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Key West
    1921 Map of Key West
    1921 Key West
    1921 Print · USGS
    Key West at the end of the Florida East Coast Railway era is meticulously detailed in this early twentieth-century tactical survey. You can trace the island's coastal defenses at the E. Martello Tower and locate maritime landmarks like the N.W. Bar Light.

  2. 1943 Map of Key West
    1943 Map of Key West
    1943 Key West
    1943 Print · USGS
    Key West was a fortified maritime center during the war years, serving as a vital strategic link between the Gulf and the Atlantic. Researchers can locate military landmarks like Fort Taylor and Meacham Field, alongside old harbor features such as Key West Bight and Trumbo Island.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1962 Map of Key West
    1962 Map of Key West
    1962 Key West
    1962 Print · USGS
    Key West at the start of the sixties reveals a unique landscape where military readiness and island life converged. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of Key West Island through landmarks like Fort Taylor, Meacham Field, and Stock I.

  4. 1971 Map of Key West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Key West, 1973 Print
    1971 Key West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Key West at the beginning of the 1970s reveals a bustling island city integrated with massive naval and aviation facilities. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban grid near City Cemetery, the shoreline at Smathers Beach, and military sites like Fort Taylor.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Key West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Key West, 1984 Print
    1983 Key West
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lower Florida Keys are shown in detail in the early 1980s, centered on the military and civilian infrastructure of the archipelago. Trace the path of the Overseas Highway across the Sevenmile Bridge and locate historic sites like Bahia Honda State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1989 Map of Key West, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Key West, 1990 Print
    1989 Key West
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Florida Keys at the end of the eighties reveal a complex maritime network of coral islands, military outposts, and protected wilderness. Researchers can trace the Overseas Highway across the Sevenmile Bridge and locate features like the U S Naval Air Station Key West and the National Key Deer Refuge.

  7. 2012 Map of Key West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Key West, 2012 Print
    2012 Key West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Key West, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Key West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Key West, 2015 Print
    2015 Key West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Key West, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Key West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Key West, 2018 Print
    2018 Key West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Key West, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Key West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Key West, 2021 Print
    2021 Key West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Key West, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Key West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Key West, 2024 Print
    2024 Key West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown, including Key West, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2025 Map of Key West, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Key West, 2025 Print
    2025 Key West
    2025 Print · USGS
    Key West and its surrounding coral keys are captured in this recent survey of Florida's southernmost frontier. Researchers can trace the layout of the Key West Cem, locate the African Slave Cem at Higgs Beach, and explore the military footprints of the Truman Annex.

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