Old Maps of Lexington, Georgia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Lexington. 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.
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  • 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 Lexington.


Lexington, GA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1971 Map of Sandy Cross, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sandy Cross, 1973 Print
    1971 Sandy Cross
    1973 Print · USGS
    Oglethorpe County in the early seventies remains a landscape of tightly knit rural communities and stone works. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Mt Pleasant Ch, Point Peter, and the scattered Quarries.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1971 Map of Lexington, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lexington, 1973 Print
    1971 Lexington
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lexington and the surrounding Oglethorpe County countryside are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by small churches and winding creeks. Trace family roots at Salem Ch, Wesley Chapel, or the Wynne Cem, and locate landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Big Mtn.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1980 Map of Athens, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Athens, 1981 Print
    1980 Athens
    1981 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the early eighties exhibits a landscape of growing university towns and deep-rooted rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family lands near Social Circle or Watkinsville while following the routes of the Central of Georgia and the Appalachee River.
    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. 2024 Map of Sandy Cross, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sandy Cross, 2024 Print
    2024 Sandy Cross
    2024 Print · USGS
    Oglethorpe County's rural landscape is meticulously detailed in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring settlement patterns of Northeast Georgia. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites such as the Noell Cem and McCannon Cem, or trace the paths of Little Indian Creek and Big Clouds Creek.

  10. 2024 Map of Lexington, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lexington, 2024 Print
    2024 Lexington
    2024 Print · USGS
    Oglethorpe County is centered here at the county seat during the 2020s, showing a landscape rich in family heritage and rural church history. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites and country chapels, from Milner Cem to Salem Baptist Church Cem.

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