Old Maps of Olentangy, Columbus for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Olentangy. 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 Olentangy.


Olentangy, Columbus maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Dublin, 1955 Print
    1901 Map of Dublin, 1955 Print
    1901 Dublin
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of independent agricultural villages and busy rail corridors long before the suburban expansion. Trace early property and settlement patterns in Dublin, Worthington, and Hilliard, and locate vanished rail stops along the Pennsylvania System and the Columbus Delaware and Marion Electric Ry.

  2. 1903 Map of Dublin, 1939 Print
    1903 Map of Dublin, 1939 Print
    1903 Dublin
    1939 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio at the turn of the century is captured here as a landscape of river valleys and emerging railroad towns. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and routes between established centers like Worthington and smaller rural stops such as Amlin and Powell.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Marion
    1950 Map of Marion
    1950 Marion
    1950 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio was a powerhouse of rail and river industry at the mid-century point, serving as a vital corridor between the Great Lakes and the Ohio River valley. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Erie RR and Nickel Plate Road through towns like Bucyrus, Galion, and Upper Sandusky.

  4. 1955 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Northwest Columbus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Columbus and its northern reaches reveal a landscape of rapid suburban growth and established institutions. Researchers can trace the development of Upper Arlington and Worthington alongside landmarks like Don Scott Field and the Griggs Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Marion
    1962 Map of Marion
    1962 Marion
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio during the post-war era showcases a dense network of railroad towns and emerging interstate highways. Genealogists can trace family roots in smaller settlements like Houcktown and Marseilles or locate landmarks near Indian Lake.

  6. 1965 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Northwest Columbus
    1967 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the mid-sixties reveals the rapid post-war growth of Columbus and its northern suburbs along the river corridors. Researchers can trace the development of Upper Arlington, locate the Stadium at Ohio State University, and find historic burial grounds like Union Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Marion, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Marion, 1968 Print
    1966 Marion
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio in the mid-sixties is captured during a period of rapid highway expansion and industrial connectivity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-and-river networks through towns like Marion, Urbana, and Mount Vernon, or locate landmarks such as Malabar Farm and Black Hand Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1986 Map of Bellefontaine
    1986 Map of Bellefontaine
    1986 Bellefontaine
    1986 Print · USGS
    West Central Ohio in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of growing metropolitan fringes and established rural centers. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and civic institutions from Oak Grove Cem to the State Reformatory For Women and Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve.

  9. 1992 Map of Bellefontaine
    1992 Map of Bellefontaine
    1992 Bellefontaine
    1992 Print · USGS
    West-central Ohio in the early nineties reveals a blend of high-plateau geography and growing suburban corridors near the state capital. Genealogists can trace family connections to landmarks like Mount Tabor Church, Oak Grove Cemetery, and the high ground of Campbell Hill.

  10. 1995 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1999 Print
    1995 Northwest Columbus
    1999 Print · USGS
    North Columbus and its river corridors show extensive suburban development in the mid-nineties. Researchers can locate long-standing institutions like the State School for the Deaf, the RR Museum, and the historic Union Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2023 Map of Northwest Columbus, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Northwest Columbus, 2023 Print
    2023 Northwest Columbus
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northwest Columbus is shown in detail during its modern era of suburban growth and institutional expansion. Local researchers can trace family plots at Wesley Chapel Cem or locate historic landmarks like the Pontifical College Josephinum and the Ohio State University Airport.

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