Old Maps of Columbus, Ohio for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 49 historic maps of Columbus. 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 Columbus.


Columbus, OH maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Dublin, 1955 Print
    1901 Map of Dublin, 1955 Print
    1901 Dublin
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Dublin, Delaware, and other nearby areas

  2. 1902 Map of Westerville, 1958 Print
    1902 Map of Westerville, 1958 Print
    1902 Westerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Westerville, Gahanna, and other nearby areas

  3. 1903 Map of Dublin, 1939 Print
    1903 Map of Dublin, 1939 Print
    1903 Dublin
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Dublin, Delaware, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1904 Map of Westerville, 1941 Print
    1904 Map of Westerville, 1941 Print
    1904 Westerville
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Westerville, Gahanna, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1923 Map of West Columbus, 1955 Print
    1923 Map of West Columbus, 1955 Print
    1923 West Columbus
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Hilliard, Upper Arlington, and other nearby areas

  6. 1925 Map of East Columbus, 1940 Print
    1925 Map of East Columbus, 1940 Print
    1925 East Columbus
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1925 Map of West Columbus, 1946 Print
    1925 Map of West Columbus, 1946 Print
    1925 West Columbus
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Hilliard, Upper Arlington, and other nearby areas

  8. 1943 Map of East Columbus
    1943 Map of East Columbus
    1943 East Columbus
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, and other nearby areas

  9. 1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Columbus
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Springfield, Athens, and other nearby areas

  10. 1950 Map of Marion
    1950 Map of Marion
    1950 Marion
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Newark, Mansfield, and other nearby areas

  11. 1954 Map of Northeast Columbus, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Northeast Columbus, 1956 Print
    1954 Northeast Columbus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Westerville, Gahanna, and other nearby areas

  12. 1954 Map of Hilliard, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hilliard, 1956 Print
    1954 Hilliard
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Dublin, Hilliard, and other nearby areas

  13. 1955 Map of Lockbourne, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lockbourne, 1956 Print
    1955 Lockbourne
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Groveport, Obetz, and other nearby areas

  14. 1955 Map of New Albany, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of New Albany, 1956 Print
    1955 New Albany
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Gahanna, Pataskala, and other nearby areas

  15. 1955 Map of Commercial Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Commercial Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Commercial Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Grove City, Commercial Point, and other nearby areas

  16. 1955 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Northwest Columbus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Dublin, Hilliard, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1955 Map of Galena, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Galena, 1956 Print
    1955 Galena
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Westerville, Sunbury, and other nearby areas

  18. 1955 Map of Galloway, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Galloway, 1956 Print
    1955 Galloway
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Hilliard, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 1955 Map of Powell, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Powell, 1956 Print
    1955 Powell
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Dublin, Delaware, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1955 Map of Canal Winchester, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Canal Winchester, 1956 Print
    1955 Canal Winchester
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Pickerington, Groveport, and other nearby areas

  21. 1955 Map of Reynoldsburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Reynoldsburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Reynoldsburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, and other nearby areas

  22. 1955 Map of Southwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Southwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Southwest Columbus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Upper Arlington, Grove City, and other nearby areas

  23. 1955 Map of Southeast Columbus, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Southeast Columbus, 1957 Print
    1955 Southeast Columbus
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Whitehall, Bexley, and other nearby areas

  24. 1961 Map of Columbus
    1961 Map of Columbus
    1961 Columbus
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Springfield, Athens, and other nearby areas

  25. 1962 Map of Columbus
    1962 Map of Columbus
    1962 Columbus
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Springfield, Athens, and other nearby areas

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