Old Maps of Sarasota County, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 42 historic maps of Sarasota County. 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 Sarasota County.


Sarasota County, FL maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Laurel, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Laurel, 1961 Print
    1943 Laurel
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Venice, Laurel, and other nearby areas

  2. 1944 Map of Bird Keys
    1944 Map of Bird Keys
    1944 Bird Keys
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including White Beach, Point O'Rocks, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Sarasota
    1944 Map of Sarasota
    1944 Sarasota
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Longboat Key, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Lower Myakka Lake
    1944 Map of Lower Myakka Lake
    1944 Lower Myakka Lake
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Venice, Honore, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Myakka River
    1944 Map of Myakka River
    1944 Myakka River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including North Port, Venice, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1944 Map of Verna
    1944 Map of Verna
    1944 Verna
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Waterbury, Bethany, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Laurel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Venice, Laurel, and other nearby areas

  8. 1944 Map of Lorraine
    1944 Map of Lorraine
    1944 Lorraine
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Bradenton, Foxleigh, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1944 Map of Bradenton Beach
    1944 Map of Bradenton Beach
    1944 Bradenton Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Bradenton, Longboat Key, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1944 Map of Venice
    1944 Map of Venice
    1944 Venice
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Venice, South Venice, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1944 Map of Miakka
    1944 Map of Miakka
    1944 Miakka
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Miakka, Hidden River, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Bradenton
    1947 Map of Bradenton
    1947 Bradenton
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Bradenton, Sarasota, and other nearby areas

  13. 1947 Map of Bee Ridge
    1947 Map of Bee Ridge
    1947 Bee Ridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Belspur, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Murdock, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including North Port, Charlotte County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1956 Map of Murdock SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including North Port, Deep Creek, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Murdock NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Manatee County, DeSoto County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1956 Map of Murdock NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Manatee County, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1956 Englewood
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including North Port, Englewood, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Charlotte Harbor
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and other nearby areas

  21. 1957 Map of Englewood NW
    1957 Map of Englewood NW
    1957 Englewood NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Charlotte County, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Tampa
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas

  23. 1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Tampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1964 Map of Bradenton Beach, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Bradenton Beach, 1965 Print
    1964 Bradenton Beach
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Bradenton, Longboat Key, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1964 Map of Bradenton, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Bradenton, 1966 Print
    1964 Bradenton
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Sarasota County, including Bradenton, Sarasota, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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