Old Maps of Madison County, Georgia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Madison County. 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 Madison County.


Madison County, GA maps

(28)
  1. 1891 Map of Carnesville
    1891 Map of Carnesville
    1891 Carnesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Athens, Commerce, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Elberton
    1893 Map of Elberton
    1893 Elberton
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Anderson, Elberton, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Athens
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Augusta, Athens, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Greenville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Athens, Greenville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Greenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Athens, Greenville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Athens
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Augusta, Athens, and other nearby areas

  7. 1958 Map of Danielsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Danielsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Danielsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Comer, Bowman, and other nearby areas

  8. 1958 Map of Elberton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Elberton, 1959 Print
    1958 Elberton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Elberton, Cauthen, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Athens
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Augusta, Athens, and other nearby areas

  10. 1959 Map of Carnesville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Carnesville, 1961 Print
    1959 Carnesville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Royston, Franklin Springs, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Royston, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Royston, 1961 Print
    1959 Royston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Royston, Bowersville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Athens
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Augusta, Athens, and other nearby areas

  13. 1964 Map of Commerce, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Commerce, 1965 Print
    1964 Commerce
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Commerce, Nicholson, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Ila, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Ila, 1965 Print
    1964 Ila
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Ila, Alvin, and other nearby areas

  15. 1964 Map of Ashland, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Ashland, 1965 Print
    1964 Ashland
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Carnesville, Hebron, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1964 Map of Nicholson, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Nicholson, 1965 Print
    1964 Nicholson
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Athens, Nicholson, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Hull, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hull, 1965 Print
    1964 Hull
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Athens, Hull, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1964 Map of Athens East, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Athens East, 1966 Print
    1964 Athens East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Athens, Winterville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1972 Map of Danielsville South, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Danielsville South, 1974 Print
    1972 Danielsville South
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Comer, Colbert, and other nearby areas

  20. 1972 Map of Bowman, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Bowman, 1974 Print
    1972 Bowman
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Bowman, Jeptha, and other nearby areas

  21. 1972 Map of Danielsville North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Danielsville North, 1974 Print
    1972 Danielsville North
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Danielsville, Madison Springs, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1972 Map of Carlton, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Carlton, 1974 Print
    1972 Carlton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Comer, Carlton, and other nearby areas

  23. 1973 Map of Elberton West, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Elberton West, 1975 Print
    1973 Elberton West
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Elberton, Dove Creek, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1979 Map of Abbeville, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Abbeville, 1980 Print
    1979 Abbeville
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Anderson, Greenwood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Commerce
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Athens, Gainesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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