Old Maps of Philadelphia, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia.


Philadelphia, NY maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Theresa
    1903 Map of Theresa
    1903 Theresa
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Watertown, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1911 Map of Antwerp
    1911 Map of Antwerp
    1911 Antwerp
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Wilna, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Theresa
    1948 Map of Theresa
    1948 Theresa
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Black River
    1948 Map of Black River
    1948 Black River
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Calcium, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Theresa, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Theresa, 1953 Print
    1948 Theresa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Watertown, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Ogdensburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Brockville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Antwerp, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Antwerp, 1953 Print
    1949 Antwerp
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Wilna, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Deferiet, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Deferiet, 1967 Print
    1949 Deferiet
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Wilna, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Antwerp, 1974 Print
    1949 Map of Antwerp, 1974 Print
    1949 Antwerp
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Wilna, Fowler, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1974 Print
    1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1974 Print
    1949 Philadelphia
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Wilna, Theresa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1950 Map of Deferiet
    1950 Map of Deferiet
    1950 Deferiet
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Wilna, and other nearby areas

  12. 1951 Map of Philadelphia
    1951 Map of Philadelphia
    1951 Philadelphia
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Wilna, Theresa, and other nearby areas

  13. 1951 Map of Antwerp
    1951 Map of Antwerp
    1951 Antwerp
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Wilna, Fowler, and other nearby areas

  14. 1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Ogdensburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Brockville, and other nearby areas

  15. 1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Ogdensburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Brockville, and other nearby areas

  16. 1958 Map of Theresa, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Theresa, 1960 Print
    1958 Theresa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Alexandria, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Black River, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Black River, 1960 Print
    1958 Black River
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Calcium, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Ogdensburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Brockville, and other nearby areas

  19. 1985 Map of Gouverneur
    1985 Map of Gouverneur
    1985 Gouverneur
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Le Ray, Canton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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