Old Maps of Palm Beach, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Palm Beach. 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 Palm Beach.


Palm Beach, FL maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Lake Worth, 1962 Print
    1945 Map of Lake Worth, 1962 Print
    1945 Lake Worth
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast near Lake Worth is documented here just after the war, showing the expansion of rail and water infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace early residential footprints in Lantana, Boynton Beach, and across Hypoluxo Island.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1946 Map of Riviera Beach, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Riviera Beach, 1956 Print
    1946 Riviera Beach
    1956 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County’s coastline in the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and thriving rail corridors. Trace early development from Monet down to Riviera Beach, and locate coastal landmarks like the Seminole Golf Club and Peanut I.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1946 Map of Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1946 Palm Beach
    1964 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach and its inland neighbors are captured here during a period of rapid post-war growth and military activity. Local historians can trace the footprint of the Morrison Field Air Base or locate family sites near Woodlawn Cem and the Military Trail Sch.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Lake Worth
    1949 Map of Lake Worth
    1949 Lake Worth
    1949 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County’s shoreline and inland rail corridors are documented in the late 1940s during a pivotal era of South Florida development. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Lantana and Boynton Beach, or locate landmarks like Hypoluxo Island and the Palm Beach County Airport.

  5. 1949 Map of Riviera Beach
    1949 Map of Riviera Beach
    1949 Riviera Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast near Lake Park and Riviera Beach is shown here just after the war as the resort economy expanded. Trace the historic rail lines of the Florida East Coast, find the Seminole Golf Club, and locate the U S Coast Guard Reservation.

  6. 1950 Map of Palm Beach
    1950 Map of Palm Beach
    1950 Palm Beach
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is seen here in the postwar years, before the modern skyline fully transformed the shoreline. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of West Palm Beach, the grounds of Morrison Field Air Base, and local landmarks like Woodlawn Cem.

  7. 1956 Map of West Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of West Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1956 West Palm Beach
    1964 Print · USGS
    South Florida during the mid-fifties exhibits a fascinating balance between expanding coastal cities and the vast interior wetlands. Researchers can trace the development of inland settlements like Immokalee and Okeelanta or locate vanished landmarks like Chosen and Buckingham Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of West Palm Beach
    1957 Map of West Palm Beach
    1957 West Palm Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Florida in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by massive drainage canals and the early expansion of the Gold Coast. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial outposts like the Sugar plant and Everglades Labor Center, or locate the Jupiter Auxiliary Air Force Base.

  9. 1958 Map of West Palm Beach
    1958 Map of West Palm Beach
    1958 West Palm Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Florida in the late fifties was a land of transition between massive agricultural works and rapid coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old canal networks, early rail lines like the Florida East Coast, and landmarks like the Moore Haven Lock or Jupiter Auxiliary Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1981 Map of West Palm Beach, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of West Palm Beach, 1982 Print
    1981 West Palm Beach
    1982 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County and the eastern shores of Lake Okeechobee are shown here just after the start of the 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of inland towns like Belle Glade and Harlem alongside coastal communities like Lantana and Riviera Beach.

  11. 1985 Map of West Palm Beach, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of West Palm Beach, 1986 Print
    1985 West Palm Beach
    1986 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County and the eastern shores of Lake Okeechobee are shown in the mid-eighties as agriculture and coastal growth matured. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Seaboard Coast Line through farming hubs like Belle Glade, Okeelanta, and Pahokee.

  12. 1987 Map of West Palm Beach, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of West Palm Beach, 1988 Print
    1987 West Palm Beach
    1988 Print · USGS
    South Florida is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intricate balance between rapid coastal growth and the vast interior wetlands. Researchers can trace the drainage canals of The Everglades or locate the boundaries of the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2024 Map of Lake Worth, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lake Worth, 2024 Print
    2024 Lake Worth
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Florida coastline near Lake Worth Beach shows its modern density and complex waterways in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the layout of coastal towns like Lantana and Boynton Beach or locate regional landmarks like Evergreen Cem and Hypoluxo Island.

  14. 2024 Map of Riviera Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Riviera Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Riviera Beach
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Palm Beach coastline is captured here in its modern state, showing the dense development of the barrier islands and mainland. Genealogists and historians can locate Glenwood Memorial Cem or trace the shoreline from Singer Island to Juno Beach.

  15. 2024 Map of Palm Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Palm Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Palm Beach
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida thrives in this contemporary look at the mainland and barrier islands, showing the dense growth around the Intracoastal Waterway. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Woodlawn Cem, and the old neighborhood of Golfview.

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