Old Maps of Duluth, Georgia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 30 historic maps of Duluth. 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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Duluth, GA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Atlanta, 1955 Print
    1888 Map of Atlanta, 1955 Print
    1888 Atlanta
    1955 Print · USGS
    Atlanta 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.

  2. 1890 Map of Suwanee
    1890 Map of Suwanee
    1890 Suwanee
    1890 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the 1890s was a landscape of river-powered commerce and gold prospecting. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named river crossings like Jones Ferry and Pirkle's Ferry or locate the historic Kin Mori Gold Mine.

  3. 1890 Map of Atlanta
    1890 Map of Atlanta
    1890 Atlanta
    1890 Print · USGS
    Georgia'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.

  4. 1892 Map of Atlanta
    1892 Map of Atlanta
    1892 Atlanta
    1892 Print · USGS
    Atlanta 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.

  5. 1894 Map of Suwanee
    1894 Map of Suwanee
    1894 Suwanee
    1894 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river ferries and rising industry, from marble quarries to gold mines. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Fields Cross Roads, the Kin Mori Gold Mine, and Fort Buffington.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1895 Map of Atlanta
    1895 Map of Atlanta
    1895 Atlanta
    1895 Print · USGS
    The 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

  7. 1953 Map of Atlanta, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Atlanta, 1965 Print
    1953 Atlanta
    1965 Print · USGS
    The 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

  8. 1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Rome
    1955 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of ridge-and-valley industry and river navigation. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Chattanooga, the iron works of Gadsden, and textile towns like Trion or Summerville.

  9. 1956 Map of Duluth, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Duluth, 1957 Print
    1956 Duluth
    1957 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett and Fulton counties are captured in the mid-fifties, just as the rural river settlements began to evolve. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Shake Rag, Hull High Sch, and the many churches from Warsaw to Brookwood.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Norcross, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Norcross, 1957 Print
    1956 Norcross
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, Gwinnett County stood at the edge of modernization as the Atlanta Expressway began carving through its rural landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Norcross, Lilburn, and Mechanicsville, alongside country landmarks like Beaver Ruin Ch and Graham Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Atlanta
    1957 Map of Atlanta
    1957 Atlanta
    1957 Print · USGS
    Atlanta 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.

  12. 1958 Map of Atlanta
    1958 Map of Atlanta
    1958 Atlanta
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-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.

  13. 1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Rome
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Seaboard Air Line RR and explore the bounds of Cloudland Canyon State Park or Fort Oglethorpe.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Rome
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are shown here at a moment of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central of Georgia or locate landmarks within Chickamauga and Chattanooga Nat Military Park.

  15. 1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Rome
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state corner of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is captured here during a period of massive reservoir expansion and post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Ry or locate landmarks like Fort Oglethorpe and Cloudland Canyon State Park.

  16. 1963 Map of Luxomni, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Luxomni, 1965 Print
    1963 Luxomni
    1965 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett County during the early sixties shows a landscape of established rail towns and early interstate development. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Luxomni, Gloster, and Bethesda, alongside rural landmarks like Lebanon Ch and Fairview Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Suwanee, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Suwanee, 1965 Print
    1964 Suwanee
    1965 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, Gwinnett County began shifting from a rail-and-river landscape to an expressway-centered economy. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Old Suwanee Ch and Kemp Cem or locate community hubs like N Gwinnett High Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1981 Map of Cartersville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cartersville, 1982 Print
    1981 Cartersville
    1982 Print · USGS
    North Georgia at the start of the eighties shows a landscape defined by massive reservoirs and historic rail corridors. Researchers can trace the heritage of the Etowah Indian Mounds or locate old junctions along the Southern Railway and Seaboard Coast Line.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1981 Map of Atlanta, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Atlanta, 1982 Print
    1981 Atlanta
    1982 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  20. 1992 Map of Norcross
    1992 Map of Norcross
    1992 Norcross
    1992 Print · USGS
    Covers Duluth, including Johns Creek, Peachtree Corners, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1992 Map of Duluth, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Duluth, 1993 Print
    1992 Duluth
    1993 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett and Fulton counties were undergoing rapid transformation in the early nineties as suburban growth reached historic hamlets. Local historians can trace the foundations of Ocee and Shake Rag or locate family sites like Rogers Cem and Union Hill Ch.

  22. 1992 Map of Suwanee, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Suwanee, 1993 Print
    1992 Suwanee
    1993 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett County's northern corridor comes into focus in the early nineties as suburban development expands near Suwanee and Sugar Hill. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old Peachtree Ch, Sudderth Cem, and the path of the SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

  23. 1992 Map of Luxomni, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Luxomni, 1993 Print
    1992 Luxomni
    1993 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett County's rapid suburbanization is documented here in the early nineties, showing how older crossroads communities adapted to new infrastructure. Genealogists and locals can trace family-named sites like McKendree Cem and Pharr School alongside the Seaboard System rail line.

  24. 1999 Map of Luxomni, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Luxomni, 2003 Print
    1999 Luxomni
    2003 Print · USGS
    Gwinnett County's suburban landscape emerges at the turn of the millennium as residential growth surrounds established community hubs. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Ford Cemetery, Luxomni Church, and Pharr School.

  25. 1999 Map of Duluth, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Duluth, 2003 Print
    1999 Duluth
    2003 Print · USGS
    North Atlanta’s suburban expansion is in full swing at the close of the twentieth century, bridging the space between Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Researchers can trace the evolution of rural communities into modern suburbs through landmarks like Union Hill Ch, Lake Windward, and the Rogers Cem.

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