Old Maps of Pinellas, The Villages for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 24 historic maps of Pinellas. 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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  • 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 Pinellas.


Pinellas, The Villages maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Panasoffkee, 1958 Print
    1893 Map of Panasoffkee, 1958 Print
    1893 Panasoffkee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Sumter County was a landscape of expansive wetlands and early rail outposts during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Wildwood and Coleman or locate historic waters like Lake Panasoffkee and Warm Spring.

  2. 1895 Map of Panasoffkee
    1895 Map of Panasoffkee
    1895 Panasoffkee
    1895 Print · USGS
    Sumter County in the 1890s reveals a landscape of expansive wetlands and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements like Royal and Oxford or follow the route of the Florida Central and Peninsular RR.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Orlando
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including Orlando, Palm Bay, and other nearby areas

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 1966 Map of Leesburg West
    1966 Map of Leesburg West
    1966 Leesburg West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Leesburg and Lake County are shown as the citrus groves and lakefronts began to welcome new residential growth. Genealogists and researchers can locate Lone Oak Cemetery, trace the Seaboard Coast Line, or find landmarks like Bugg Spring and Shiloh Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Wildwood, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Wildwood, 1969 Print
    1967 Wildwood
    1969 Print · USGS
    Sumter County transitions into the highway era in the late sixties as the new turnpike bisects established rail towns. Trace the growth of Wildwood and Coleman, or locate family landmarks like Oak Grove Cem and Adamsville.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1979 Map of Inverness, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Inverness, 1980 Print
    1979 Inverness
    1980 Print · USGS
    The West Central Florida coastline and lake regions are captured here in the late seventies, showing the transition from Gulf marshes to the interior wetlands. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Inverness or trace the early rail corridors of the Seaboard Coast Line through Wildwood and Okahumpka.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1979 Map of Orlando, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Orlando, 1980 Print
    1979 Orlando
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's lake country and growing urban corridors are captured here just before the decade's end. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from citrus rail towns like Winter Garden to the suburban expansion along I-4 and Florida's Turnpike.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 2012 Map of Wildwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wildwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Wildwood
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Wildwood, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Leesburg West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Leesburg West, 2012 Print
    2012 Leesburg West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Leesburg, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Wildwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wildwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Wildwood
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Wildwood, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Leesburg West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Leesburg West, 2015 Print
    2015 Leesburg West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Leesburg, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Wildwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wildwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Wildwood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Wildwood, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Leesburg West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Leesburg West, 2018 Print
    2018 Leesburg West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Leesburg, and other nearby areas

  21. 2021 Map of Wildwood, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wildwood, 2021 Print
    2021 Wildwood
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Wildwood, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Leesburg West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Leesburg West, 2021 Print
    2021 Leesburg West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Pinellas, including The Villages, Leesburg, and other nearby areas

  23. 2024 Map of Leesburg West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Leesburg West, 2024 Print
    2024 Leesburg West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Leesburg and Fruitland Park are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the dramatic suburban expansion and intricate lake systems of central Florida. Researchers can pinpoint historic burial sites like Lone Oak Cem and landmarks such as Bugg Spring or Stoer Island.

  24. 2024 Map of Wildwood, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wildwood, 2024 Print
    2024 Wildwood
    2024 Print · USGS
    Sumter County at the start of the 2020s shows the meeting point of established communities and modern residential growth. Researchers can trace local heritage through Greenwood Cem and Adamsville or explore the wetlands around Lake Panasoffkee and Hogeye Sink.

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