Old Maps of Columbus, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Columbus. 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 Columbus.
Columbus, IL maps
(7)- 1925 Map of Liberty, 1972 Print1925 Liberty1972 Print · USGSCovers Columbus, including Payson, Burton, and other nearby areas
- 1927 Map of Liberty1927 Liberty1927 Print · USGSCovers Columbus, including Payson, Burton, and other nearby areas2 unique versions available
- 1948 Map of Quincy1948 Quincy1948 Print · USGSCovers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas2 unique versions available
- 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print1956 Quincy1967 Print · USGSCovers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas3 unique versions available
- 1981 Map of Columbus1981 Columbus1981 Print · USGSCovers Columbus, including Burton, Lakeshore Hills, and other nearby areas2 unique versions available
- 1986 Map of Quincy1986 Quincy1986 Print · USGSCovers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas2 unique versions available
- 1995 Map of Columbus, 1998 Print1995 Columbus1998 Print · USGSCovers Columbus, including Burton, Lakeshore Hills, and other nearby areas
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