Old Maps of Volusia County, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 252 historic maps of Volusia County. 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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Volusia County, FL maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Port Orange
    1937 Map of Port Orange
    1937 Port Orange
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Volusia County coastline in the late thirties shows a burgeoning network of seaside colonies and rail-connected towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like the Old Franciscan Mission, Isleboro, and the East Coast Railway.

  2. 1937 Map of Ormond
    1937 Map of Ormond
    1937 Ormond
    1937 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the late thirties is defined by a landscape of vast cypress swamps and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and industrial sites like the Relay Turpentine Still, Haywood Sta., and National Gardens.

  3. 1943 Map of Port Orange, 1959 Print
    1943 Map of Port Orange, 1959 Print
    1943 Port Orange
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Atlantic coast during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and growing seaside resorts. Researchers can trace the early layout of Port Orange and New Smyrna, locate the Old Franciscan Mission, and see the rail network of the Florida East Coast.

  4. 1944 Map of Ormond
    1944 Map of Ormond
    1944 Ormond
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast south of Flagler Beach is captured here during the mid-forties as the railroad and the historic Old Kings Road shaped the shoreline. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Ormond and Flagler Beach or locate the interior Turpentine Still.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Port Orange
    1944 Map of Port Orange
    1944 Port Orange
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Volusia County coastline during the Second World War reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and emerging seaside towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Port Orange, Allandale, and the Old Franciscan Mission along the Halifax River.

  6. 1949 Map of Oak Hill, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Oak Hill, 1952 Print
    1949 Oak Hill
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Volusia and Brevard County coastlines come alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by colonial land grants and the railway. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and docks near Oak Hill, Shiloh, and the Florida East Coast rail line.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Pardon Island, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Pardon Island, 1958 Print
    1949 Pardon Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the late 1940s is defined here by the intricate wetlands of the Atlantic shore. Genealogists and historians can trace the early boundaries of Volusia and Brevard County near Pardon Island and Widgeon Bay.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Osceola, 1983 Print
    1949 Map of Osceola, 1983 Print
    1949 Osceola
    1983 Print · USGS
    Along the Florida coastline in the late 1940s, the citrus groves and nascent residential tracks of the Atlantic shore were beginning to transform. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Vero Beach, locate the McKee Jungle Gardens, and follow the Florida East Coast railway through Oslo.

  9. 1950 Map of Maytown, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Maytown, 1952 Print
    1950 Maytown
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the mid-century Florida marshlands, historical land grants and the railroad define the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact boundaries of the Delespine Grant and Peter Fouchard Grant near the settlement of Maytown.
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1950 Map of Ariel, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Ariel, 1952 Print
    1950 Ariel
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Volusia County coast during the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive land grants and intricate barrier islands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the bounds of the Joseph Wales Grant or locate old sites like Eldora and Turtle Mound.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1950 Map of Edgewater, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Edgewater, 1952 Print
    1950 Edgewater
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Volusia County coastline in the early fifties remains a patchwork of historic Spanish land grants and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like the Ambrose Hull Grant alongside settlements at Edgewater and Hucomer.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1950 Map of Aurantia, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Aurantia, 1952 Print
    1950 Aurantia
    1952 Print · USGS
    Brevard County was a landscape of Spanish land grants and sprawling wetlands at the mid-century point. Researchers can trace the Florida East Coast rail line as it passes through Aurantia, and locate landmarks like Southmere and the Brevard County Game Refuge.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1952 Map of Pardon Island
    1952 Map of Pardon Island
    1952 Pardon Island
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast near the Volusia and Brevard county line is captured in the early fifties, showing a remote landscape of islands and sloughs. Researchers can trace the early footprints of the Pardon settlement and locate landmarks like Three Cabbage Island and Pardon Slough.

  14. 1952 Map of Samsula, 1956 Print
    1952 Map of Samsula, 1956 Print
    1952 Samsula
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Volusia County is shown in the early fifties as the rural community of Samsula began to expand around its agricultural roots. Researchers can trace the legacy of early aviation at Spruce Creek Airport and follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1952 Map of Daytona Beach, 1956 Print
    1952 Map of Daytona Beach, 1956 Print
    1952 Daytona Beach
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Daytona Beach is captured here at a moment of significant coastal development along the Intracoastal Waterway. Local researchers can trace family roots through Bethune-Cookman College or locate vanished landmarks like the Volusia County Kennel Club.
    7 unique versions available

  16. 1953 Map of Geneva, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Geneva, 1955 Print
    1953 Geneva
    1955 Print · USGS
    Eastern Seminole County is shown in the early 1950s as a landscape of vast river marshes and small inland settlements. Researchers can locate prehistoric sites like Palmer-Taylor Mound or trace family roots near Geneva and the Chuluota Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1953 Map of Titusville SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Titusville SW, 1955 Print
    1953 Titusville SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Johns River basin is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the intricate wetlands before modern drainage projects. Researchers can locate ancient landmarks like Orange Mound or trace the early path of the Cheney Highway as it crosses the St Johns River.
    5 unique versions available

  18. 1954 Map of Daytona Beach, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Daytona Beach, 1974 Print
    1954 Daytona Beach
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northeast Florida is captured in the mid-1950s, showing the transition from river-based commerce to coastal tourism. Researchers can trace the Florida East Coast rail lines and find historic sites like Castillo de San Marcos Nat Mon and Palatka.

  19. 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

  20. 1956 Map of Port Orange, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Port Orange, 1960 Print
    1956 Port Orange
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Volusia County coastline in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing riverfront towns and quiet barrier island retreats. Trace the early layout of Port Orange and Wilbur-by-the-Sea, or locate landmarks like Woodland Cem and the Drive-in Theater.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1956 Map of Favoretta, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Favoretta, 1960 Print
    1956 Favoretta
    1960 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Flagler and Volusia counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, defined by the expansive wetlands of the Florida lowlands. Researchers can trace the rail corridor at Favoretta or locate the site of the Tomoka Airport and National Gardens.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1956 Map of New Smyrna Beach, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of New Smyrna Beach, 1960 Print
    1956 New Smyrna Beach
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Volusia County coastline in the mid-fifties reveals a period of significant growth along the Indian River and Halifax River. Researchers can trace the development of New Smyrna Beach, the legacy of Chisolm High Sch, and the layout of the Florida East Coast Railroad.
    6 unique versions available

  23. 1956 Map of Flagler Beach East, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Flagler Beach East, 1960 Print
    1956 Flagler Beach East
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast at Flagler Beach is shown in the mid-fifties as the region's inland waterways and marshes remained largely undeveloped. Researchers can trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Mound Grove and locate the U S Coast Guard Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1956 Map of Flagler Beach West, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Flagler Beach West, 1960 Print
    1956 Flagler Beach West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the mid-fifties is captured here as the interior marshes met growing transit corridors. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Florida East Coast railway or find local landmarks like the Good Hope Cem and Bulow Ruins State Monument.
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1956 Map of Ormond Beach, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Ormond Beach, 1960 Print
    1956 Ormond Beach
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development meets the Atlantic coast in this survey of the shoreline and rivers north of Daytona Beach. Researchers can trace the legacy of early Florida at the Addison Blockhouse or locate old community burial grounds like Hillside Cem and Shady Rest Cem.
    4 unique versions available

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