Old Maps of Montgomery County, Maryland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 125 historic maps of Montgomery 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 Montgomery County.


Montgomery County, MD maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Harpers Ferry
    1884 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Leesburg, Martinsburg, and other nearby areas

  2. 1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Mt. Vernon
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  3. 1891 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1891 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1891 Harpers Ferry
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Leesburg, Martinsburg, and other nearby areas

  4. 1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Mt. Vernon
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  5. 1892 Map of Laurel
    1892 Map of Laurel
    1892 Laurel
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Columbia, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas

  6. 1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Frederick
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Germantown, Frederick, and other nearby areas

  7. 1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print
    1893 Harpers Ferry
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Leesburg, Martinsburg, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Laurel
    1894 Map of Laurel
    1894 Laurel
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Columbia, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Frederick
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Germantown, Frederick, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1897 Map of Laurel
    1897 Map of Laurel
    1897 Laurel
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Columbia, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas

  12. 1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Mt. Vernon
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1899 Map of Patuxent
    1899 Map of Patuxent
    1899 Patuxent
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Washington, Waldorf, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Washington
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Map of Patuxent
    1906 Patuxent
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Washington, Waldorf, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1907 Map of Laurel
    1907 Map of Laurel
    1907 Laurel
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Columbia, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1908 Map of Patapsco
    1908 Map of Patapsco
    1908 Patapsco
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Rockville
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Seneca
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Germantown, Gaithersburg, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  20. 1908 Map of Ijamsville, 1921 Print
    1908 Map of Ijamsville, 1921 Print
    1908 Ijamsville
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Frederick, Ballenger Creek, and other nearby areas

  21. 1909 Map of Mount Airy
    1909 Map of Mount Airy
    1909 Mount Airy
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Damascus, Mount Airy, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  22. 1909 Map of Ijamsville
    1909 Map of Ijamsville
    1909 Ijamsville
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Frederick, Ballenger Creek, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  23. 1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Fairfax
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Centreville, Reston, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Rockville
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1926 Map of Laurel
    1926 Map of Laurel
    1926 Laurel
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Montgomery County, including Columbia, Silver Spring, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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