Old Maps of Amherst, Maine for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Amherst. 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 Amherst.
Amherst, ME maps
(17)- 1929 Map of Great Pond
1929 Great Pond1929 Print · USGSThe rural interior of Hancock County is captured here in the late twenties during a period of remote timber camps and small mountain schools. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks such as Archer's Corners, Rebel Hill Sch, and the isolated Rackliff Camp. - 1932 Map of Great Pond
1932 Great Pond1932 Print · USGSHancock and Penobscot Counties are captured here in the early thirties, showcasing the timberlands and small settlements along the Airline Road. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like the Goodwin School, Archers Corners, and North Mariaville.4 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Bangor
1948 Bangor1948 Print · USGSThe Maine coast and its industrial river valleys are captured here shortly after the war, showing the vital shipping and rail hubs of the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Maine Central RR connecting Bangor, Augusta, and Old Town. - 1956 Map of Bangor, 1966 Print
1956 Bangor1966 Print · USGSMid-century Maine comes alive in this survey of the rugged coast and river valleys during the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the vital rail corridors of the Maine Central RR connecting timber towns like Old Town to the coast at Bar Harbor.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Great Pond, 1959 Print
1957 Great Pond1959 Print · USGSHancock County's interior townships are shown here in the late fifties as military recreation and training sites integrated with traditional rural settlements. Researchers can locate the Hadley Cem and several community schools like Monticello Sch and Caruso Sch.4 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Bangor
1960 Bangor1960 Print · USGSCentral Maine in the sixties reveals a landscape of river-powered industry and sprawling coastal island chains. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Maine Central or locate mid-century aviation landmarks like Dow Air Force Base. - 1961 Map of Bangor
1961 Bangor1961 Print · USGSMid-century Maine comes alive through its busy river ports and rocky archipelagoes during a period of steady maritime and rail commerce. Researchers can trace the path of the Maine Central railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Acadia National Park to Vinalhaven Island. - 1985 Map of Bangor
1985 Bangor1985 Print · USGSMid-Maine during the mid-eighties centers on the industrial pulse of the Penobscot River and its critical rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns from Old Town to Ellsworth and locate regional landmarks like Fort Knox State Park. - 1988 Map of The Horseback
1988 The Horseback1988 Print · USGSHancock and Penobscot counties meet in this 1980s survey of the Maine interior, dominated by the long glacial esker known as The Horseback. Researchers can trace remote waterways and landforms like Sunkhaze Stream, Trout Pond, and Bald Bluff Mtn. - 1988 Map of Great Pond
1988 Great Pond1988 Print · USGSHancock County in the late eighties is a landscape of glacial ponds and timbered ridges managed by the U.S. Air Force and local plantations. Researchers can locate the Cem near Great Pond or trace the drainage of the West Branch Union River past Black Cap Mountain. - 1988 Map of Hopkins Pond
1988 Hopkins Pond1988 Print · USGSHancock County was a landscape of remote ponds and granite peaks in the late eighties, just as many of its rural areas were being formally mapped. Researchers can trace land tracts near Archers Corners and Goodwin, or locate family landmarks like Chick Hill and Hopkins Pond. - 1988 Map of Amherst
1988 Amherst1988 Print · USGSHancock County’s river-carved interior is documented here in the late eighties, featuring the convergence of the Union River branches. Researchers can trace the unique glacial geology of The Whalesback and the small rural crossroads of Amherst, Aurora, and North Mariaville. - 1994 Map of Bangor
1994 Bangor1994 Print · USGSThe Penobscot River valley and the coastal highlands of eastern Maine are captured here in the mid-1990s. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Maine Central Railroad or explore the landscape around Old Town, Bucksport, and Graham Lake. - 2024 Map of Hopkins Pond, 2024 Print
2024 Hopkins Pond2024 Print · USGSThe rural interior of Hancock County is mapped here in the modern era, showing the intersection of the Airline Rd and the West Branch Union River. Researchers can locate historic burial grounds like Amherst Cem and landmarks such as Chick Hill. - 2024 Map of Amherst, 2024 Print
2024 Amherst2024 Print · USGSHancock County’s inland river valleys and ridges are captured in detail in this modern survey of the Maine woods. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial grounds like Old Settlers Cem and trace the paths of The Whaleback and Giles Pond. - 2024 Map of The Horseback, 2024 Print
2024 The Horseback2024 Print · USGSHancock and Penobscot counties meet here among the working forests and glacial ridges of contemporary Maine. Genealogists and historians can locate the Jackson Cem near Myra or trace the drainage of Sunkhaze Stream below The Horseback. - 2024 Map of Great Pond, 2024 Print
2024 Great Pond2024 Print · USGSHancock County's interior woods and waters are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by glacial ponds and timber roads. Researchers can locate the Great Pond Cem and trace the paths of Stud Mill Rd through the foothills of Morrison Pond Mtn.
End of results
Showing maps 1-17 of 17
Top cities near Amherst
- Ellsworth historical maps
- Holden historical maps
- Milford historical maps
- Orland historical maps
- Eddington historical maps
- Dedham historical maps
See more
Top neighborhoods of Amherst
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Amherst?
- What is the oldest map of Amherst?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Amherst for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Amherst?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Amherst?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Amherst?
- Where are historical maps of Amherst sourced from?