Old Maps of Fort Meade, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Fort Meade. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Fort Meade.


Fort Meade, FL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Homeland, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Homeland, 1953 Print
    1952 Homeland
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the landscape around Fort Meade and Homeland was defined by the transition from river-bottom wetlands to large-scale phosphate mining. Researchers can trace family history through Evergreen Cem and Hancock Cem, or follow the industrial growth at the Noralyn Mine and Pembroke landing field.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Bowling Green, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Bowling Green, 1956 Print
    1955 Bowling Green
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's phosphate district comes into focus during the mid-fifties as industrial mining expands between Fort Meade and Bowling Green. Researchers can trace family roots at Fort Meade Cem or locate rural landmarks like Mount Pisgah Ch and the Atlantic Coast Line rail corridor.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Fort Pierce
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central and coastal Florida appear here during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail-to-highway transition along the Sunshine State Parkway or locate old settlements like Ankona, Walton, and Indrio.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Fort Pierce
    1958 Map of Fort Pierce
    1958 Fort Pierce
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central and South Florida are captured here in the late fifties as the citrus and ranching interior met the modern highway era. Researchers can trace the early path of the Sunshine State Parkway and locate established rail depots in Sebring, Okeechobee, and Arcadia.

  5. 1959 Map of Fort Pierce
    1959 Map of Fort Pierce
    1959 Fort Pierce
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Florida and the Treasure Coast are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of steady citrus and coastal growth. Trace the historic routes of the Florida East Coast Ry or locate the boundaries of the Seminole Indian Reservation and Highlands Hammock State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1978 Map of Bartow, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Bartow, 1980 Print
    1978 Bartow
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Florida during the late seventies was a landscape of industrial phosphate mines and expansive lake systems. Trace the legacy of the Seaboard Coast Line as it connects Fort Meade, Wauchula, and the massive Avon Park Bombing Range.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1988 Map of Fort Pierce
    1988 Map of Fort Pierce
    1988 Fort Pierce
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Atlantic coast and Florida’s interior lakelands are captured in the late eighties, just as the Treasure Coast was experiencing rapid development. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Florida East Coast and explore the bounds of the Brighton Indian Reservation.

  8. 2012 Map of Bowling Green, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bowling Green, 2012 Print
    2012 Bowling Green
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Bowling Green, Polk County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Homeland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Homeland, 2012 Print
    2012 Homeland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Tiger Bay, Homeland, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Bowling Green, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bowling Green, 2015 Print
    2015 Bowling Green
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Bowling Green, Polk County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Homeland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Homeland, 2015 Print
    2015 Homeland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Tiger Bay, Homeland, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Homeland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Homeland, 2018 Print
    2018 Homeland
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Tiger Bay, Homeland, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Bowling Green, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bowling Green, 2018 Print
    2018 Bowling Green
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Bowling Green, Polk County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Homeland, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Homeland, 2021 Print
    2021 Homeland
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Tiger Bay, Homeland, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Bowling Green, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bowling Green, 2021 Print
    2021 Bowling Green
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Meade, including Bowling Green, Polk County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2024 Map of Homeland, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Homeland, 2024 Print
    2024 Homeland
    2024 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the edge of the phosphate belt and the Peace River corridor is documented here in recent detail. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Old Homeland Cemetery, Hancock Cem, and the old street grid of Homeland.

  17. 2024 Map of Bowling Green, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bowling Green, 2024 Print
    2024 Bowling Green
    2024 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Polk and Hardee Counties are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the phosphate-rich landscape around the Peace River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through sites like Pleasant Grove Cem, the City Cem, and the historic streets of Bowling Green.

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