Old Maps of Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 2,693 historic maps of Missouri. 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 Missouri.


Missouri maps

(2,693)
  1. 1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Springfield
    1884 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Springfield, Nixa, and other nearby areas

  2. 1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Bolivar
    1884 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Bolivar, Buffalo, and other nearby areas

  3. 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Fort Scott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Fort Scott, Girard, and other nearby areas

  4. 1885 Map of Warrensburg, 1954 Print
    1885 Map of Warrensburg, 1954 Print
    1885 Warrensburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Warrensburg, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  5. 1885 Map of Atchison, 1954 Print
    1885 Map of Atchison, 1954 Print
    1885 Atchison
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Atchison, Shannon, and other nearby areas

  6. 1886 Map of Nevada
    1886 Map of Nevada
    1886 Nevada
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Nevada, Lamar, and other nearby areas

  7. 1886 Map of Jefferson City
    1886 Map of Jefferson City
    1886 Jefferson City
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City, and other nearby areas

  8. 1886 Map of Joplin
    1886 Map of Joplin
    1886 Joplin
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Joplin, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  9. 1886 Map of Stockton
    1886 Map of Stockton
    1886 Stockton
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including El Dorado Springs, Stockton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1886 Map of Greenfield
    1886 Map of Greenfield
    1886 Greenfield
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Republic, Mount Vernon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Map of Fort Scott
    1886 Fort Scott
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Fort Scott, Girard, and other nearby areas

  12. 1886 Map of Carthage
    1886 Map of Carthage
    1886 Carthage
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Joplin, Carthage, and other nearby areas

  13. 1886 Map of Springfield, 1896 Print
    1886 Map of Springfield, 1896 Print
    1886 Springfield
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Springfield, Nixa, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Map of Oskaloosa, 1954 Print
    1886 Oskaloosa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

  15. 1887 Map of Clinton
    1887 Map of Clinton
    1887 Clinton
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Clinton, Leesville, and other nearby areas

  16. 1887 Map of Harrisonville
    1887 Map of Harrisonville
    1887 Harrisonville
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  17. 1887 Map of Sedalia
    1887 Map of Sedalia
    1887 Sedalia
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Sedalia, Sweet Springs, and other nearby areas

  18. 1887 Map of Warsaw
    1887 Map of Warsaw
    1887 Warsaw
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Warsaw, Cole Camp, and other nearby areas

  19. 1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Map of Olathe
    1887 Olathe
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  20. 1887 Map of Butler
    1887 Map of Butler
    1887 Butler
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Butler, Adrian, and other nearby areas

  21. 1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Map of Mound City
    1887 Mound City
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Osawatomie, Louisburg, and other nearby areas

  22. 1887 Map of Warrensburg
    1887 Map of Warrensburg
    1887 Warrensburg
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Warrensburg, Odessa, and other nearby areas

  23. 1888 Map of Versailles
    1888 Map of Versailles
    1888 Versailles
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Eldon, Osage Beach, and other nearby areas

  24. 1888 Map of Tuscumbia
    1888 Map of Tuscumbia
    1888 Tuscumbia
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Dixon, Wardsville, and other nearby areas

  25. 1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Map of Oskaloosa
    1888 Oskaloosa
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Missouri, including Lawrence, Tonganoxie, and other nearby areas

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