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Old Maps of Lakeland, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 44 historic maps of Lakeland. 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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Lakeland, FL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Plant City
    1944 Map of Plant City
    1944 Plant City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hillsborough and Polk counties are captured here during a time of significant military activity. Researchers can find old Florida landmarks like Enon Church, the Winston School, and the wartime footprints of Drane Field US Army.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Providence
    1944 Map of Providence
    1944 Providence
    1944 Print · USGS
    Polk County during the Second World War reveals a landscape of emerging airfields and evolving citrus-belt infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads around Providence and Orangedale, or locate the wartime Auxiliary Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Polk City
    1944 Map of Polk City
    1944 Polk City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Central Florida’s lake country is captured in detail during the mid-forties, showing the established grid of Polk City. Researchers can trace early residential patterns near the shores of Lake Helene and explore the surrounding wetland and orchard landscape.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Lakeland
    1944 Map of Lakeland
    1944 Lakeland
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lakeland is a hub of citrus, phosphate, and rail activity just as the wartime economy was peaking. Genealogists can trace family connections to Gibsonia and Eaton Park or locate the Roselawn Cem, Gapway Ch, and Combee School.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of Auburndale
    1944 Map of Auburndale
    1944 Auburndale
    1944 Print · USGS
    Polk County was a hub of citrus and industry during the mid-forties, characterized by its dense lake systems and rail junctions. You can trace family homesteads near Fussells Corner, locate the old Phosphate Mines, and see the early footprints of the Winter Haven Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Mulberry, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Mulberry, 1964 Print
    1949 Mulberry
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Polk County emerges as a hub of industry and settlement just after the war years. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Mulberry and Highland City while locating family landmarks like Fitzgerald Cem or Medulla Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Mulberry
    1950 Map of Mulberry
    1950 Mulberry
    1950 Print · USGS
    The phosphate mining district around Mulberry is captured here at mid-century, showing a landscape defined by industry and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Tancrede and locate rural landmarks such as Medulla Ch and Prairie Cem.
  22. 1955 Map of Nichols, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Nichols, 1956 Print
    1955 Nichols
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial and agricultural heart of the Hillsborough-Polk border comes alive in the mid-fifties, dominated by phosphate mining and rail transport. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through Coronet, the Glover Sch, and Springhead Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Plant City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Florida comes to life in this survey of the Nature Coast and the inland citrus and rail belt. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line, locate the Anclote Keys Lighthouse, or find old communities like Masaryktown and Lacoochee.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Orlando
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was entering the space age in the mid-fifties, balancing its citrus heritage with new military and aerospace frontiers. You can trace early developments at Kennedy Space Center or locate interior settlements like Eatonville and Pine Castle.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast thrived in the mid-fifties, from the bustling docks of Tampa to the quiet shores of Sanibel. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Atlantic Coast Line or find early layouts of Port Charlotte and Bokeelia.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Orlando
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeland, including Orlando, Palm Bay, and other nearby areas
  40. 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.
  43. 1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Orlando
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was a landscape of citrus, rail, and emerging aerospace technology during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base or locate inland citrus and rail hubs like Sanford and Lakeland.
  46. 1958 Map of Plant City
    1958 Map of Plant City
    1958 Plant City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Florida's Gulf Coast and inland ridge country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern sprawl. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns like Richland and Trilby or locate coastal landmarks such as the Anclote Keys Lighthouse.
  49. 1959 Map of Plant City
    1959 Map of Plant City
    1959 Plant City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The West Florida coast and inland timberlands are captured here in the late fifties, from the bend of the Gulf to the rail hubs of the interior. Trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line through Inverness and find landmarks like the Anclote Keys Lighthouse.
  52. 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
  55. 1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Tampa
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in this late fifties survey during a period of steady coastal growth and established rail commerce. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and transit lines from Tampa to St Petersburg, or locate landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and Boca Grande.
  58. 1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Tampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast was undergoing a major transformation at the start of the sixties, with new bridges linking burgeoning cities across the bays. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of St Petersburg and Tampa, or locate coastal landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and the Sunshine Skyway.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1962 Map of Orlando
    1962 Map of Orlando
    1962 Orlando
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was transformed by aerospace and citrus at the start of the sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints from Eau Gallie to Leesburg, alongside landmarks like McCoy AFB and the winding Econlockhatchee River.
  64. 1964 Map of Plant City
    1964 Map of Plant City
    1964 Plant City
    1964 Print · USGS
    The West Florida coast and its interior rail corridors come alive in this mid-sixties survey, spanning from the gulf marshes to the agricultural heartland. Researchers can trace the routes of the Atlantic Coast Line through settlements like Bushnell, Inverness, and Plant City.
  67. 1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Tampa
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in a period of significant growth during the early seventies, from the urban centers of the bay to the quiet southern keys. Researchers can trace the expansion of St Petersburg or locate family sites near Safety Harbor, Valrico, and Boca Ciega.
  70. 1975 Map of Lakeland, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Lakeland, 1976 Print
    1975 Lakeland
    1976 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lakeland is a landscape of growing neighborhoods and industry integrated among dozens of prominent lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Florida Southern College or find family sites at Griffin Cem and Roselawn Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1975 Map of Providence, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Providence, 1976 Print
    1975 Providence
    1976 Print · USGS
    Polk County in the mid-1970s reveals a unique landscape of rural settlements and emerging infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Padgett Rd, find community anchors like German Ch, and explore specialized sites such as Mc Collum Airport.
    3 unique versions available
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