Old Maps of Syracuse, Indiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Syracuse. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Syracuse.


Syracuse, IN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Milford
    1951 Map of Milford
    1951 Milford
    1951 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko and Elkhart counties are captured in the early fifties at a peak of rail activity and lakeside development. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the crossing of three major lines at Milford Junction or locate family sites like Pleasant View Cem Ch and Bethany Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Wawasee
    1951 Map of Wawasee
    1951 Wawasee
    1951 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko and Noble counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing the vibrant lakeside communities and rural townships. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early schools like Judy School, Weybright Cem, and the Zion Church near the town of Syracuse.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1961 Map of Lake Wawasee, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Lake Wawasee, 1963 Print
    1961 Lake Wawasee
    1963 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko County lakelife in the early sixties centers on Lake Wawasee and its surrounding communities. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Hire Cemetery, Juday School, and the lakeside settlements of Vawter Park and Pickwick Park.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Milford, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Milford, 1963 Print
    1962 Milford
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Indiana's rail and river networks are in full view during the early sixties, centered on the crossing of major lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Milford Cem, Bethany Sch, and family sites near Wabee Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1984 Map of Fort Wayne, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Fort Wayne, 1985 Print
    1984 Fort Wayne
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana in the mid-1980s reveals a complex landscape of glacial lakes, thriving college towns, and heavy rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Winona Lake, locate Manchester College in North Manchester, and find rural landmarks like Oakwood Cem or the Tri-County State Fish and Game Area.

  8. 1994 Map of Fort Wayne
    1994 Map of Fort Wayne
    1994 Fort Wayne
    1994 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana in the mid-nineties shows a landscape deeply tied to its glacial lakes and early rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace old transit lines like the Old Ind RR and explore lakeside settlements such as Enchanted Hills and Syracuse.

  9. 2010 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Wawasee
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Oakwood Park, Grismore, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of Milford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Milford, 2010 Print
    2010 Milford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Milford, Redmon Park, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Milford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Milford, 2013 Print
    2013 Milford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Milford, Redmon Park, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Wawasee
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Oakwood Park, Grismore, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Wawasee
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Oakwood Park, Grismore, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Milford, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Milford, 2016 Print
    2016 Milford
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Milford, Redmon Park, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Milford, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Milford, 2019 Print
    2019 Milford
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Milford, Redmon Park, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Wawasee
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Syracuse, including Oakwood Park, Grismore, and other nearby areas

  17. 2022 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lake Wawasee, 2022 Print
    2022 Lake Wawasee
    2022 Print · USGS
    Kosciusko County’s lakeside life and rural townships are captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the expansive waters of Lake Wawasee. Researchers can locate family sites at McClintic Cem or trace the development of historic neighborhoods like Vawter Park and Syracuse.

  18. 2022 Map of Milford, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Milford, 2022 Print
    2022 Milford
    2022 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities and farming townships of northern Indiana are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family plots at Milford Cem or follow the Norfolk Southern rail lines through Milford Junction and Syracuse.

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