Old Maps of Benson, Bowerbank for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Benson. 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 Benson.


Benson, Bowerbank maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Sebec Lake, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Sebec Lake, 1952 Print
    1950 Sebec Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Piscataquis County reveals a landscape of slate quarries, remote rail outposts, and wilderness trails just after the war. You can trace the mining history near Monson at Hillside Quarry or follow the Canadian Pacific line to the settlement at Onawa.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Millinocket
    1968 Print · USGS
    Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot Valley are captured here during the mid-century era of logging and rail dominance. You can trace the path of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad through timber towns like Millinocket, Mattawamkeag, and Silver Ridge.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Millinocket
    1958 Map of Millinocket
    1958 Millinocket
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot river valley are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of timber, rail, and wild waters. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Canadian Pacific railroad and find historic settlements like Millinocket, Sherman Station, and Mattawamkeag.

  4. 1960 Map of Millinocket
    1960 Map of Millinocket
    1960 Millinocket
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine North Woods and Penobscot River valley are captured at mid-century during the height of the paper milling era. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail near Mount Katardin or locate family roots in towns like Dover-Foxcroft and Milo.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1978 Map of Sebec Lake West, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Sebec Lake West, 1981 Print
    1978 Sebec Lake West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County timberlands and remote waters are captured in this late-seventies orthophoto survey. Researchers can trace the wild watercourse of Ship Pond Stream as it connects Lake Onawa to the expansive shores of Sebec Lake.

  6. 1986 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1986 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1986 Dover-Foxcroft
    1986 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County at the edge of the great Maine woods is documented here in the mid-1980s, centered on the river-and-rail hubs of the interior. Trace the industrial footprints of Dover South Mills, the rail yards at Brownville Junction, or the historic Katahdin Iron Works.

  7. 1988 Map of Sebec Lake West
    1988 Map of Sebec Lake West
    1988 Sebec Lake West
    1988 Print · USGS
    Sebec Lake and the surrounding Piscataquis County wilderness are captured in the late eighties, showing a landscape of remote landings and deep woods. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure and seasonal sites like Earley Landing, the Landing Strip, and Peaks-Kenny State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1994 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1994 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1994 Dover-Foxcroft
    1994 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the mid-nineties shows a landscape of timber-driven towns and deep glacial lakes. Trace the paths of the Canadian Pacific RR or locate the Moscow Air Force Station Transmit Site and Sebec Lake.

  9. 2024 Map of Sebec Lake West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sebec Lake West, 2024 Print
    2024 Sebec Lake West
    2024 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Sebec Lake are captured here in the 2020s, showing a landscape of deep ponds and granite peaks. Researchers can trace the rugged topography of Ragged Mtn, locate the small settlement of Onawa, and explore islands like Stork Island.

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