Old Maps of Atlanta, Georgia for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 72 historic maps of Atlanta. 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 Atlanta.
Atlanta, GA maps
(72)- 1888 Map of Atlanta, 1955 Print
1888 Atlanta1955 Print · USGSAtlanta and its surrounding counties emerge as a booming rail hub in the years following the Civil War. Trace early settlements and infrastructure like Jett Ferry, Oakley Mill, and the massive granite profile of Stone Mountain before the era of modern sprawl. - 1890 Map of Atlanta
1890 Atlanta1890 Print · USGSGeorgia's rail and river networks converge in the late nineteenth century as the capital city expands. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Jetts Store, Howells Mills, and the various river crossings like Paces Ferry. - 1891 Map of Marietta
1891 Marietta1891 Print · USGSNorth Georgia at the close of the nineteenth century is captured here as the railroad began to reshape the river-dependent landscape. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Allens Mills or trace historic river crossings at Campbellton Fy and Hutchinsons Ferry. - 1892 Map of Atlanta
1892 Atlanta1892 Print · USGSAtlanta and its surrounding counties appear at a pivotal moment of post-war growth as the region's rail network reached maturity. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of modern DeKalb and Fulton counties through landmarks like Stone Mountain, Roswell Junction, and Paces Ferry. - 1895 Map of Atlanta
1895 Atlanta1895 Print · USGSThe growing railroad hub of Atlanta is shown here in the late nineteenth century alongside its surrounding river ferries and emerging suburbs. Trace old family names and sites like Howell Mills, Vining Station, and Ft. McPherson.7 unique versions available - 1895 Map of Marietta
1895 Marietta1895 Print · USGSNorthwest Georgia in the 1890s appears as a landscape defined by the winding Chattahoochee River and the rapid expansion of iron rails. Genealogists can trace early family-named river crossings like Morris Ferry or explore the origins of Old Villarica and Bright Star. - 1897 Map of Marietta
1897 Marietta1897 Print · USGSNorthwest Georgia in the late nineteenth century was a landscape defined by river crossings and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct river crossings like Pumpkintown Ferry and old industrial sites like Daniels Mills or Beatty Switch. - 1901 Map of Marietta
1901 Marietta1901 Print · USGSNorthwest Georgia at the turn of the century is a landscape of growing rail towns and vital river crossings. Researchers can trace early rural life through features like Old Villarica, Pumpkintown Ferry, and the Mount Zion Church.4 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Atlanta, 1965 Print
1953 Atlanta1965 Print · USGSThe growing Atlanta metro and the industrial corridors of Eastern Alabama are captured here during the mid-century transition. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road shift through hubs like Anniston and La Grange or locate sites within Fort McClellan.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Conley, 1956 Print
1954 Conley1956 Print · USGSAtlanta's southeastern suburbs and industrial corridors are captured here during a period of significant post-war growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like South View Cem, Boulder Crest School, and the Prison Farm.5 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Chamblee, 1956 Print
1954 Chamblee1956 Print · USGSDeKalb and Fulton counties are caught in a moment of rapid post-war growth during the mid-fifties, just as the expressway begins to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the footprints of the U S Naval Reservation Atlanta Air Station, Oglethorpe Univ, and old family landmarks like Winters Chapel Cem.5 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Mableton, 1956 Print
1954 Mableton1956 Print · USGSNorthwest of Atlanta in the mid-fifties, this area shows a landscape transitioning between its rural roots and suburban growth. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Mable Cemetery or locate early industrial landmarks such as Orange Hill Mill and Cobb Airfield.5 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Decatur, 1956 Print
1954 Decatur1956 Print · USGSThe eastern reaches of Atlanta and the heart of Decatur appear here during the mid-fifties post-war boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of neighborhoods like Druid Hills and Oakhurst alongside landmarks like Agnes Scott College and the Decatur Cemetery.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Ben Hill, 1956 Print
1954 Ben Hill1956 Print · USGSFulton County south of the river is caught in transition during the mid-fifties, balancing historic rural churches with the approaching reach of Atlanta. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Mt Gilead Campground, Sandtown Sch, and the Atlantic Coast Line railroad.6 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Bolton, 1957 Print
1954 Bolton1957 Print · USGSNorthwest Georgia in the mid-fifties reveals the dense intersection of industrial rail lines and established neighborhoods at the edge of the capital. Researchers can trace historic family plots and campus footprints at Crestlawn Cemetery, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Vinings.7 unique versions available - 1954 Map of East Point, 1957 Print
1954 East Point1957 Print · USGSSouth of the city during the mid-fifties, the booming aviation and rail corridor defines the landscape from the airport through the tri-cities. Researchers can trace established neighborhoods and institutions like Fort McPherson, Georgia Military Academy, and West View Cemetery.5 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Sandy Springs, 1957 Print
1955 Sandy Springs1957 Print · USGSThe northern edge of Atlanta and the banks of the Chattahoochee meet during a period of suburban transformation in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via Heards Cem or locate community centers like the Powers Ferry Road Sch and Sardis Ch.6 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Atlanta
1957 Atlanta1957 Print · USGSAtlanta and the Alabama borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, capturing the region's post-war suburban and industrial transition. Trace the development of early transport hubs and military sites like Fort McPherson, Anniston, and the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. - 1958 Map of Atlanta
1958 Atlanta1958 Print · USGSMid-century Georgia and Alabama are shown in this regional study of the corridor between the Chattahoochee River and the Appalachian foothills. Local historians can trace the development of suburban Atlanta alongside vital landmarks like Stone Mountain, Dobbins AFB, and the Seaboard Air Line rail routes. - 1981 Map of Atlanta, 1982 Print
1981 Atlanta1982 Print · USGSThe Atlanta metro area is shown during its late-century boom, following the completion of the beltway and the rise of its major international airport. Trace the growth of suburbs from Mableton to Tucker and the footprints of Fort McPherson and Stone Mtn. - 1992 Map of Mableton
1992 Mableton1992 Print · USGSMableton and Austell are shown in the early nineties as the suburban landscape of Cobb County expanded toward the river. Genealogists and researchers can locate numerous community landmarks, including Gann Cem, South Cobb High Sch, and the Southern Railway corridor.2 unique versions available - 1993 Map of Sandy Springs, 1995 Print
1993 Sandy Springs1995 Print · USGSSandy Springs and the northern Atlanta suburbs are shown here in the early nineties as modern infrastructure integrated with historic local landmarks. Researchers can trace the development of Marietta near Dobbins Air Force Base and locate community anchors like Mt Bethel Ch and Campground Cem. - 1993 Map of Northeast Atlanta, 1995 Print
1993 Northeast Atlanta1995 Print · USGSThe Atlanta suburbs in the early nineties show a dense landscape of established neighborhoods and prestigious academic centers. Researchers can trace the development of Druid Hills, Avondale Estates, and Emory University alongside the Georgia RR and Northeast Expressway. - 1993 Map of Southeast Atlanta, 1995 Print
1993 Southeast Atlanta1995 Print · USGSSoutheast Atlanta and its neighboring DeKalb County communities are captured here in the early nineties during a period of established suburban growth. Local historians can trace institutional history through Fort Gillem and the U S Penitentiary, or locate family sites at Oakland Cem and Cedar Grove. - 1993 Map of Northwest Atlanta, 1995 Print
1993 Northwest Atlanta1995 Print · USGSNorthwest Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape of rapid growth and industrial roots. Researchers can locate long-standing institutions like the Georgia Tech campus and the sprawling rail facilities of Inman Yard.
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