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Old Maps of Louisiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 2,580 historic maps of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana.

Louisiana maps

(2,580)
  1. 1891 Map of Hahnville
    1891 Map of Hahnville
    1891 Hahnville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Kenner, Flagville, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1891 Map of Spanish Fort
    1891 Map of Spanish Fort
    1891 Spanish Fort
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including New Orleans, Kenner, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1891 Map of Pointe a La Hache
    1891 Map of Pointe a La Hache
    1891 Pointe a La Hache
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Burnbridge, Carlisle, and other nearby areas
  10. 1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 Map of New Orleans
    1891 New Orleans
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including New Orleans, Metairie, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1892 Map of Barataria
    1892 Map of Barataria
    1892 Barataria
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Jean Lafitte, Ollie, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1892 Map of Cheniere Caminada
    1892 Map of Cheniere Caminada
    1892 Cheniere Caminada
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Grand Isle, Cheniere Caminada, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1892 Map of Lac Des Allemands
    1892 Map of Lac Des Allemands
    1892 Lac Des Allemands
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Golden Star Plantation, North Vacherie, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1892 Map of Chef Menteur
    1892 Map of Chef Menteur
    1892 Chef Menteur
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including New Orleans, Slidell, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1892 Map of Mount Airy
    1892 Map of Mount Airy
    1892 Mount Airy
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Lutcher, Gramercy, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1892 Map of Quarantine
    1892 Map of Quarantine
    1892 Quarantine
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Port Sulphur, Home Place, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1892 Map of Gibson
    1892 Map of Gibson
    1892 Gibson
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Houma, Gibson, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1892 Map of Bonnet Carre
    1892 Map of Bonnet Carre
    1892 Bonnet Carre
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Kenner, LaPlace, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1892 Map of Cut-Off
    1892 Map of Cut-Off
    1892 Cut-Off
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Tabatiere Perdue, Larose, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1892 Map of Houma
    1892 Map of Houma
    1892 Houma
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Houma, Lockport, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1892 Map of Creole
    1892 Map of Creole
    1892 Creole
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Leeville, Jefferson Parish, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1892 Map of Donaldsonville
    1892 Map of Donaldsonville
    1892 Donaldsonville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Gonzales, Donaldsonville, and other nearby areas
    12 unique versions available
  49. 1892 Map of St. Bernard
    1892 Map of St. Bernard
    1892 St. Bernard
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including New Orleans, Chalmette, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1892 Map of Thibodaux, 1898 Print
    1892 Map of Thibodaux, 1898 Print
    1892 Thibodaux
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Thibodaux, Greenwood Acres, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1892 Map of Pointe a La Hache, 1898 Print
    1892 Map of Pointe a La Hache, 1898 Print
    1892 Pointe a La Hache
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Burnbridge, Carlisle, and other nearby areas
  58. 1893 Map of Cat Island
    1893 Map of Cat Island
    1893 Cat Island
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Harrison County, Saint Bernard Parish, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1893 Map of Rigolets
    1893 Map of Rigolets
    1893 Rigolets
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including New Orleans, Pearlington, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1893 Map of East Delta
    1893 Map of East Delta
    1893 East Delta
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Port Eads, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1893 Map of La Fortuna
    1893 Map of La Fortuna
    1893 La Fortuna
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Saint Bernard Parish, Plaquemines Parish, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1893 Map of Forts
    1893 Map of Forts
    1893 Forts
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Boothville, Duvic, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1893 Map of Chandeleur
    1893 Map of Chandeleur
    1893 Chandeleur
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Louisiana, including Saint Bernard Parish, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
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