Old Maps of Madison County, Kentucky for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Madison County. 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 Madison County.


Madison County, KY maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Richmond
    1892 Map of Richmond
    1892 Richmond
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Richmond, and other nearby areas

  2. 1897 Map of Richmond
    1897 Map of Richmond
    1897 Richmond
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Richmond, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1905 Map of Harrodsburg
    1905 Map of Harrodsburg
    1905 Harrodsburg
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Nicholasville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Alcorn
    1952 Map of Alcorn
    1952 Alcorn
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Jinks, Kerby Knob, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Berea, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Berea, 1953 Print
    1952 Berea
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Richmond, Berea, and other nearby areas

  6. 1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Valley View, 1953 Print
    1952 Valley View
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Newby, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Union City, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Union City, 1953 Print
    1952 Union City
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Doylesville, Union City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Little Hickman, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Little Hickman, 1953 Print
    1952 Little Hickman
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Nicholasville, Hanly, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Palmer, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Palmer, 1953 Print
    1952 Palmer
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Mina, Iron Mound, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Buckeye, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Buckeye, 1953 Print
    1952 Buckeye
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lancaster, McCreary, and other nearby areas

  11. 1952 Map of Paint Lick, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Paint Lick, 1953 Print
    1952 Paint Lick
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Cartersville, Lowell, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Coletown, 1953 Print
    1952 Coletown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Southeastern Hills, and other nearby areas

  13. 1952 Map of Kirksville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Kirksville, 1953 Print
    1952 Kirksville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Kirksville, Cottonburg, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1952 Map of Ford, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ford, 1954 Print
    1952 Ford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Athens, and other nearby areas

  15. 1952 Map of Winchester, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Winchester, 1954 Print
    1952 Winchester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Winchester, Colby Hills, and other nearby areas

  16. 1952 Map of Richmond North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Richmond North, 1954 Print
    1952 Richmond North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Richmond, and other nearby areas

  17. 1952 Map of Bighill, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Bighill, 1954 Print
    1952 Bighill
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Berea, Bighill, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1952 Map of Panola, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Panola, 1954 Print
    1952 Panola
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Witt Springs, Winston, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1952 Map of Moberly, 1961 Print
    1952 Map of Moberly, 1961 Print
    1952 Moberly
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Richmond, Elliston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1953 Map of Richmond South, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Richmond South, 1954 Print
    1953 Richmond South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Richmond, Berea, and other nearby areas

  21. 1954 Map of Moberly
    1954 Map of Moberly
    1954 Moberly
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Richmond, Elliston, and other nearby areas

  22. 1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Winchester, 1968 Print
    1957 Winchester
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Louisville, Lexington, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Coletown, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Coletown, 1960 Print
    1959 Coletown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Lexington, Southeastern Hills, and other nearby areas

  24. 1959 Map of Winchester, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Winchester, 1960 Print
    1959 Winchester
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Winchester, Colby Hills, and other nearby areas

  25. 1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Map of Winchester
    1960 Winchester
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison County, including Louisville, Lexington, and other nearby areas

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