Old Maps of Ocean City, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Ocean City. 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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  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ocean City.


Ocean City, FL maps

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  1. 1938 Map of Mary Esther
    1938 Map of Mary Esther
    1938 Mary Esther
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle coastline appears in the mid-1930s as a landscape of federal forests and quiet waterfront settlements. You can trace the early footprints of Fort Walton and Mary Esther, or locate forestry landmarks like the Pinchot Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Fort Walton Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is caught in a moment of mid-century military and maritime expansion along the Choctawhatchee Bay. Researchers can trace the early streets of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, or locate the Oakland Heights Sch and the winding U. S. Government Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Pensacola
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast are seen here at the height of the Cold War, showcasing a unique mix of military aviation and emerging beach tourism. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old Corry Field, the lumber town of Bagdad, and the coastal reaches of Santa Rosa Island.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Pensacola
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast come alive in this late fifties survey of military aviation and maritime life. Genealogists can trace family roots in Bagdad, Loxley, and Milton while mapping the rails of the Louisville and Nashville.

  5. 1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Map of Pensacola
    1960 Pensacola
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama's eastern shore are shown during a period of rapid military and coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Warrington, the Pensacola NAS (Chevalier), and the Blackwater River timber lands.

  6. 1970 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Fort Walton Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    Fort Walton Beach and the surrounding bayous were entering a period of significant coastal development and military expansion during the early seventies. Trace the growth of Eglin Village, locate the US Government Railroad, and explore the shoreline from Destin to Santa Rosa Island.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1978 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1980 Print
    1978 Fort Walton Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle in the late seventies reveals a landscape defined by the growth of Eglin Air Force Base and the shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and remote coastal outposts like Point Washington.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1994 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1999 Print
    1994 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1999 Print
    1994 Fort Walton Beach
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle in the mid-1990s reveals a landscape of massive military installations and thriving coastal towns. Researchers can trace development patterns around Fort Walton Beach and Destin, or locate local landmarks like Choctawhatchee High Sch and Camp Pinchot.

  9. 2025 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 2025 Print
    2025 Fort Walton Beach
    2025 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle coast and its complex bayous are shown here in the mid-2020s, highlighting the integration of military and civilian landscapes. Genealogists can locate specific sites like Marler Memorial Cem and Brooks Memorial Cem among the settlements of Destin and Valparaiso.

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