Old Maps of Detroit, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 48 historic maps of Detroit. 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 Detroit.


Detroit, MI maps

(48)
  1. 1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Wayne
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Canton Township, Canton Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Detroit
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Warren, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Grosse Pointe
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1912 Map of Wayne
    1912 Map of Wayne
    1912 Wayne
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Canton Township, Canton Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  5. 1918 Map of Detroit
    1918 Map of Detroit
    1918 Detroit
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Warren, and other nearby areas

  6. 1918 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1918 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1918 Grosse Pointe
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas

  7. 1924 Map of Detroit
    1924 Map of Detroit
    1924 Detroit
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Warren, and other nearby areas

  8. 1934 Map of Detroit
    1934 Map of Detroit
    1934 Detroit
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Warren, and other nearby areas

  9. 1936 Map of Inkster
    1936 Map of Inkster
    1936 Inkster
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Livonia, Dearborn, and other nearby areas

  10. 1936 Map of Redford
    1936 Map of Redford
    1936 Redford
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Livonia, Farmington Hills, and other nearby areas

  11. 1936 Map of Highland Park
    1936 Map of Highland Park
    1936 Highland Park
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Royal Oak, and other nearby areas

  12. 1936 Map of Dearborn
    1936 Map of Dearborn
    1936 Dearborn
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Dearborn, Taylor, and other nearby areas

  13. 1936 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1936 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1936 Grosse Pointe
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas

  14. 1936 Map of Royal Oak
    1936 Map of Royal Oak
    1936 Royal Oak
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Southfield, Royal Oak, and other nearby areas

  15. 1937 Map of Detroit
    1937 Map of Detroit
    1937 Detroit
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Lasalle, and other nearby areas

  16. 1940 Map of Highland Park
    1940 Map of Highland Park
    1940 Highland Park
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Royal Oak, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1940 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1940 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1940 Grosse Pointe
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas

  18. 1940 Map of Detroit
    1940 Map of Detroit
    1940 Detroit
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Lasalle, and other nearby areas

  19. 1941 Map of Royal Oak
    1941 Map of Royal Oak
    1941 Royal Oak
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Southfield, Royal Oak, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1942 Map of Redford
    1942 Map of Redford
    1942 Redford
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Livonia, Farmington Hills, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1942 Map of Dearborn
    1942 Map of Dearborn
    1942 Dearborn
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Dearborn, Taylor, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1942 Map of Inkster
    1942 Map of Inkster
    1942 Inkster
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Livonia, Dearborn, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1947 Map of Detroit
    1947 Map of Detroit
    1947 Detroit
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Lasalle, and other nearby areas

  24. 1952 Map of Grosse Pointe, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Grosse Pointe, 1953 Print
    1952 Grosse Pointe
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Royal Oak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Southfield, Royal Oak, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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