Old Maps of Forest Beach, New Buffalo Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Forest Beach. 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 Forest Beach.


Forest Beach, New Buffalo Township maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.

  3. 1970 Map of New Buffalo West, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of New Buffalo West, 1973 Print
    1970 New Buffalo West
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderlands meet the lakefront in the early 1970s, showcasing a dense network of coastal settlements and rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace property near Pine Grove Cem or locate the St Mary of the Lake Sch and West Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1983 Map of South Bend, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of South Bend, 1984 Print
    1983 South Bend
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Michigan borderlands come alive in this early 1980s overview of the Michiana region's industrial and academic hubs. Researchers can trace the rail networks of Conrail and the Grand Trunk Western alongside landmarks like the University of Notre Dame and Indiana Dunes State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2011 Map of New Buffalo West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of New Buffalo West, 2011 Print
    2011 New Buffalo West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest Beach, including Michigan City, New Buffalo, and other nearby areas

  6. 2014 Map of New Buffalo West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of New Buffalo West, 2014 Print
    2014 New Buffalo West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest Beach, including Michigan City, New Buffalo, and other nearby areas

  7. 2017 Map of New Buffalo West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of New Buffalo West, 2017 Print
    2017 New Buffalo West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest Beach, including Michigan City, New Buffalo, and other nearby areas

  8. 2019 Map of New Buffalo West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of New Buffalo West, 2019 Print
    2019 New Buffalo West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest Beach, including Michigan City, New Buffalo, and other nearby areas

  9. 2023 Map of New Buffalo West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of New Buffalo West, 2023 Print
    2023 New Buffalo West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana state line meets the coast in this modern survey of the lakeside communities between New Buffalo and Michigan City. Researchers can trace residential development and landmarks like Pine Grove Cem and Grand Beach.

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