Old Maps of Bay City, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Bay City. 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 Bay City.


Bay City, MI maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Bay City
    1916 Map of Bay City
    1916 Bay City
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Kawkawlin, Kochville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1919 Map of Bay City
    1919 Map of Bay City
    1919 Bay City
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Kawkawlin, Kochville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Bay City
    1943 Map of Bay City
    1943 Bay City
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Kawkawlin, Kochville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1954 Map of Flint, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Flint, 1968 Print
    1954 Flint
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Flint, Sarnia, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Flint
    1958 Map of Flint
    1958 Flint
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Flint, Sarnia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1967 Map of Essexville, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Essexville, 1968 Print
    1967 Essexville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Essexville, Buena Vista Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1967 Map of Bay City, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bay City, 1969 Print
    1967 Bay City
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Kochville, Buena Vista Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1984 Map of Bay City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Bay City, 1985 Print
    1984 Bay City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Kawkawlin, Caro, and other nearby areas

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