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Old Maps of Venice, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 38 historic maps of Venice. 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 Venice.

Venice, FL maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Laurel, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Laurel, 1961 Print
    1943 Laurel
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's coastal landscape appears in the early 1940s as a network of rail-side settlements and tidal bays. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Laurel Sch or along the Seaboard Air Line and Casey Key.
  4. 1944 Map of Lower Myakka Lake
    1944 Map of Lower Myakka Lake
    1944 Lower Myakka Lake
    1944 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's interior is captured here in the mid-1940s, highlighting the wild wetlands and early state parkland. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished outposts like Shiney Town and Harris Camp or trace the early path of the Atlantic Coast Line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Myakka River
    1944 Map of Myakka River
    1944 Myakka River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County during the mid-forties is depicted as a landscape of river marshes and military training grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace old roads like Jackson Road and locate the wartime Bombing Area or Evans Fishing Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Laurel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sarasota County is seen here during the mid-forties, balancing its identity as a fishing and transport hub with wartime military needs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Laurel through the Laurel Sch and Laurel Chapel, or locate the expansive U S Army Bombing Area.
  13. 1944 Map of Venice
    1944 Map of Venice
    1944 Venice
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sarasota County is captured here during the height of the Second World War as military operations expanded along the Gulf. Researchers can trace the layout of the Venice Army Air Base and locate local landmarks like St Marks Church and the Kentucky Military Institute.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1973 Map of Venice, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Venice, 1974 Print
    1973 Venice
    1974 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's coastal growth is captured in the early seventies, as residential developments expanded inland from the Gulf. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and institutions like St Marks Ch, the Venice High Sch, and Gulf Pines Memorial Park.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1973 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 1974 Print
    1973 Lower Myakka Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's freshwater wetlands and river systems are documented in the early seventies, centered on the Myakka River State Park. Researchers can locate old outposts like Harris Camp and Shiney Town, or trace the Myakka River down to Deep Hole.
  34. 1973 Map of Myakka River, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Myakka River, 1975 Print
    1973 Myakka River
    1975 Print · USGS
    Sarasota and Charlotte counties were beginning to see significant residential transformation in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of North Port, the medicinal waters of Warm Mineral Springs, and landmarks like Tarpon Point.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1973 Map of Laurel, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Laurel, 1975 Print
    1973 Laurel
    1975 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's coastal settlements and barrier islands are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the development of Osprey, Laurel, and Nokomis alongside landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Nokomis Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1979 Map of Sarasota, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Sarasota, 1980 Print
    1979 Sarasota
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the late seventies reveals the rapid growth of the Gulf shoreline from Bradenton down to Port Charlotte. Trace the expansion of coastal communities like Bayshore Gardens, find long-standing landmarks like Trailer Estates, or explore the vast preserve of Myakka River State Park.
  43. 1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 St Petersburg
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast reached a peak of late-twentieth-century development as seen in this late-1980s look at the growing corridor from St Petersburg to Port Charlotte. Researchers can trace the expansion of coastal infrastructure, including MacDill Air Force Base, the Seaboard System RR, and regional parks like Fort De Soto Park.
  46. 2012 Map of Laurel, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Laurel, 2012 Print
    2012 Laurel
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Laurel, Vamo, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Myakka River, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Myakka River, 2012 Print
    2012 Myakka River
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including North Port, Plantation, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Lower Myakka Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Honore, Shiney Town, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Venice, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Venice, 2012 Print
    2012 Venice
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including South Venice, Venice Gardens, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Laurel, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Laurel, 2015 Print
    2015 Laurel
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Laurel, Vamo, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Myakka River, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Myakka River, 2015 Print
    2015 Myakka River
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including North Port, Plantation, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Venice, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Venice, 2015 Print
    2015 Venice
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including South Venice, Venice Gardens, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Lower Myakka Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Honore, Shiney Town, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Laurel, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Laurel, 2018 Print
    2018 Laurel
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including Laurel, Vamo, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Venice, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Venice, 2018 Print
    2018 Venice
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Venice, including South Venice, Venice Gardens, and other nearby areas
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