Old Maps of Benton, Indiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Benton. 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.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Benton.


Benton, IN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana and its neighboring borderlands in Michigan and Ohio appear here during a peak era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Nickel Plate Road and Wabash or locate lakeside landmarks like Lake Wawasee and Clear Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Fort Wayne. Researchers can trace the heavy rail lines of the New York Central and Pennsylvania alongside prominent water features like Lake Wawasee and the Maumee River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Goshen, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Goshen, 1961 Print
    1959 Goshen
    1961 Print · USGS
    Goshen and its surrounding townships are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the Elkhart River and major rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate early family burial sites like Studebaker Cem and trace the paths of the New York Central and Wabash Railroad through New Paris and Benton.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1985 Map of Elkhart
    1985 Map of Elkhart
    1985 Elkhart
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Michigan borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the industrial rail hubs and rural agricultural townships of the St. Joseph valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Elkhart, Goshen, and Three Rivers, or locate smaller communities like Middlebury and White Pigeon.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2010 Map of Goshen, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Goshen, 2010 Print
    2010 Goshen
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Goshen, Bainter Town, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Goshen, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Goshen, 2013 Print
    2013 Goshen
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Goshen, Bainter Town, and other nearby areas

  7. 2016 Map of Goshen, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Goshen, 2016 Print
    2016 Goshen
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Goshen, Bainter Town, and other nearby areas

  8. 2019 Map of Goshen, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Goshen, 2019 Print
    2019 Goshen
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Goshen, Bainter Town, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Goshen, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Goshen, 2022 Print
    2022 Goshen
    2022 Print · USGS
    Goshen and its surrounding river settlements are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region balances its civic roots with growing trail networks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the sites of Waterford Mills, Bainter Town, and Benton, alongside local landmarks like Goshen College and Elkhart Prairie Cem.

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