Old Maps of Royston, Georgia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Royston. 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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Royston, GA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Carnesville
    1891 Map of Carnesville
    1891 Carnesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia in the late nineteenth century is documented here as a landscape of small river settlements and emerging rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through locations like Jewellville, Fort Lamar, and the river crossing at Braggs Fy.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Greenville
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upstate and Northeast Georgia are captured here during a decade of massive transformation as new reservoirs reshaped the Piedmont. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Brasstown Bald or locate old community centers like Demorest, Westminster, and Royston.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Greenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills come alive in this mid-century survey of the Upstate and Northeast Georgia. Trace the regional rail-and-river economy through the Southern Railway corridors and early reservoir developments like Lake Sidney Lanier.

  4. 1959 Map of Carnesville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Carnesville, 1961 Print
    1959 Carnesville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late fifties shows a rural landscape defined by its river forks and tight-knit communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Emmanuel College, Liberty Ch, and the crossroads at Sandy Cross.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Royston, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Royston, 1961 Print
    1959 Royston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia in the late fifties is captured here at the meeting point of three counties during a time of steady rural growth. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from Rose Hill Cem and Redwine Ch to the crossroads at Goldmine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Commerce
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Piedmont reached a period of significant regional growth in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through locations like Blackberry Church, Old Pioneer Cem, and the Gillsville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2011 Map of Royston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Royston, 2011 Print
    2011 Royston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Bowersville, Eagle Grove, and other nearby areas

  8. 2011 Map of Carnesville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Carnesville, 2011 Print
    2011 Carnesville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Franklin Springs, Carnesville, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Carnesville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Carnesville, 2014 Print
    2014 Carnesville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Franklin Springs, Carnesville, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Royston, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Royston, 2014 Print
    2014 Royston
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Bowersville, Eagle Grove, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Royston, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Royston, 2017 Print
    2017 Royston
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Bowersville, Eagle Grove, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Carnesville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Carnesville, 2017 Print
    2017 Carnesville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Franklin Springs, Carnesville, and other nearby areas

  13. 2020 Map of Carnesville, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Carnesville, 2020 Print
    2020 Carnesville
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Franklin Springs, Carnesville, and other nearby areas

  14. 2020 Map of Royston, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Royston, 2020 Print
    2020 Royston
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Royston, including Bowersville, Eagle Grove, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of Carnesville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Carnesville, 2024 Print
    2024 Carnesville
    2024 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the dawn of the 2020s shows a landscape of established colleges and historic county seats centered on the Broad River forks. Genealogists can trace family names through Zidon Cem, Crow Cem, and the grounds of Emmanuel College.

  16. 2024 Map of Royston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Royston, 2024 Print
    2024 Royston
    2024 Print · USGS
    The tri-county junction of Franklin, Madison, and Hart counties comes alive in this detailed look at Royston and its neighboring rural townships. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Goldmine, Bowersville, and along the banks of Beaverdam Creek.

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