Old Maps of Charleston, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Charleston. 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 Charleston.


Charleston, KY maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Dawson Springs
    1909 Map of Dawson Springs
    1909 Dawson Springs
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Dawson Springs, Ilsley, and other nearby areas

  2. 1911 Map of Dawson Springs
    1911 Map of Dawson Springs
    1911 Dawson Springs
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Dawson Springs, Ilsley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Evansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Evansville, Owensboro, and other nearby areas

  4. 1954 Map of Dawson Springs, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Dawson Springs, 1955 Print
    1954 Dawson Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Dawson Springs, Murphy Ford, and other nearby areas

  5. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Evansville, Owensboro, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Evansville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Evansville, Owensboro, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1968 Map of Dawson Springs, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Dawson Springs, 1970 Print
    1968 Dawson Springs
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Dawson Springs, Murphy Ford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of Madisonville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Madisonville, 1984 Print
    1983 Madisonville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Madisonville, Princeton, and other nearby areas

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