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

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  1. 1925 Map of Liberty, 1972 Print
    1925 Map of Liberty, 1972 Print
    1925 Liberty
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Payson, Burton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1927 Map of Liberty
    1927 Map of Liberty
    1927 Liberty
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Payson, Burton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Columbus
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Burton, Lakeshore Hills, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Quincy
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1995 Map of Columbus, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Columbus, 1998 Print
    1995 Columbus
    1998 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Burton, Lakeshore Hills, and other nearby areas

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