Old Maps of Columbus, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 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, KY maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Wickliffe
    1939 Map of Wickliffe
    1939 Wickliffe
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Cairo, Bardwell, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Arlington, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Arlington, 1953 Print
    1951 Arlington
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Bardwell, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Wickliffe
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Cairo, Bardwell, and other nearby areas

  4. 1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Wickliffe
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Cairo, Bardwell, and other nearby areas

  5. 1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Dyersburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Dyersburg, Sikeston, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Arlington, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Arlington, 1972 Print
    1970 Arlington
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Bardwell, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Wickliffe
    1972 Map of Wickliffe
    1972 Wickliffe
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Cairo, Bardwell, and other nearby areas

  8. 1985 Map of Sikeston, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Sikeston, 1986 Print
    1985 Sikeston
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Sikeston, Dexter, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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