Old Maps of Forsyth, Georgia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Forsyth. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Forsyth.


Forsyth, GA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Forsyth, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Forsyth, 1953 Print
    1951 Forsyth
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Monroe County seat and the Ocmulgee River corridor are captured here during the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail-fed industry and deep-rooted rural communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Brighton Mills, Bessie Tift College, and the riverside settlement of Juliette.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Athens
    1966 Print · USGS
    Georgia's Piedmont and Savannah River borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the region surrounding Athens and Augusta. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Georgia RR and landmarks like the Fort Gordon Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Athens
    1958 Print · USGS
    North-central Georgia and the Savannah River valley are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as the new reservoirs were filling. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Georgia RR and locate rural landmarks such as Social Circle, Graves Mountain, and the Fort Gordon Military Reservation.

  4. 1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Athens
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia and the South Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, during a decade of infrastructure growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of towns like Social Circle, the sprawl of Fort Gordon Military Reservation, and the newly formed Clark Hill Reservoir.

  5. 1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Athens
    1963 Print · USGS
    Georgia's Piedmont and the Savannah River valley are captured in the early sixties as major reservoirs and military installations reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Clark Hill Reservoir, locate the Fort Gordon Military Reservation, and find historic towns like Social Circle and Eatonton.

  6. 1973 Map of Forsyth, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Forsyth, 1976 Print
    1973 Forsyth
    1976 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters the mid-seventies with a balance of educational institutions and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the grounds of Tift College and Hubbard High Sch, or locate family sites near Tessiehall Ch and the settlement of Box Ankle.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1981 Map of Milledgeville
    1981 Map of Milledgeville
    1981 Milledgeville
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middle Georgia in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by major reservoirs and deep forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Southern and Central of Georgia through towns like Monticello and Eatonton.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1988 Map of Athens
    1988 Map of Athens
    1988 Athens
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Georgia Piedmont and South Carolina borderlands appear in the late eighties as a landscape of vast reservoirs and growing towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Georgia RR connecting Athens and Augusta, or locate landmarks within Oconee National Forest.

  9. 2011 Map of Forsyth, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Forsyth, 2011 Print
    2011 Forsyth
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Maynard, Logwall, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Forsyth, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Forsyth, 2014 Print
    2014 Forsyth
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Maynard, Logwall, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Forsyth, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Forsyth, 2017 Print
    2017 Forsyth
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Maynard, Logwall, and other nearby areas

  12. 2020 Map of Forsyth, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Forsyth, 2020 Print
    2020 Forsyth
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Forsyth, including Maynard, Logwall, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Forsyth, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Forsyth, 2024 Print
    2024 Forsyth
    2024 Print · USGS
    Forsyth and the surrounding Monroe County landscape are shown in this modern survey, capturing the intersection of historical rail lines and educational institutions. Researchers can trace family sites like Crowder Cem, visit Tift College, or locate the Monroe County Courthouse.

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