Old Maps of Williams County, Ohio for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Williams County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Williams County, OH maps

(31)
  1. 1907 Map of Defiance, 1960 Print
    1907 Map of Defiance, 1960 Print
    1907 Defiance
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Defiance, Archbold, and other nearby areas

  2. 1909 Map of Defiance, 1940 Print
    1909 Map of Defiance, 1940 Print
    1909 Defiance
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Defiance, Archbold, and other nearby areas

  3. 1913 Map of Alvordton
    1913 Map of Alvordton
    1913 Alvordton
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Archbold, West Unity, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1914 Map of Pioneer
    1914 Map of Pioneer
    1914 Pioneer
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Montpelier, Bridgewater Center, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1914 Map of Bryan, 1942 Print
    1914 Map of Bryan, 1942 Print
    1914 Bryan
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Bryan, Hicksville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1939 Map of Clear Lake
    1939 Map of Clear Lake
    1939 Clear Lake
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Northwest Township, York, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1940 Map of Metz
    1940 Map of Metz
    1940 Metz
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Northwest Township, Edon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1940 Map of Clear Lake
    1940 Map of Clear Lake
    1940 Clear Lake
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Northwest Township, York, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1943 Map of Bryan
    1943 Map of Bryan
    1943 Bryan
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Bryan, Hicksville, and other nearby areas

  10. 1944 Map of Pioneer
    1944 Map of Pioneer
    1944 Pioneer
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Montpelier, Bridgewater Center, and other nearby areas

  11. 1944 Map of Alvordton
    1944 Map of Alvordton
    1944 Alvordton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Archbold, West Unity, and other nearby areas

  12. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Butler East, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Butler East, 1960 Print
    1958 Butler East
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Butler, Edgerton, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Archbold, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Archbold, 1961 Print
    1959 Archbold
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Archbold, Burlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Ridgeville Corners, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Ridgeville Corners, 1961 Print
    1959 Ridgeville Corners
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Archbold, Hickory Hills, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1960 Map of Evansport, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Evansport, 1961 Print
    1960 Evansport
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Stryker, Promised Land Subdivision, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1960 Map of Bryan, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bryan, 1961 Print
    1960 Bryan
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Bryan, Ney, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1961 Map of Edgerton, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Edgerton, 1962 Print
    1961 Edgerton
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Edgerton, Farmer, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1961 Map of Pioneer, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Pioneer, 1962 Print
    1961 Pioneer
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Pioneer, Holiday City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of West Unity, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of West Unity, 1962 Print
    1961 West Unity
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including West Unity, Stryker, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1961 Map of Clear Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Clear Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Clear Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Northwest Township, York, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1961 Map of Edon, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Edon, 1963 Print
    1961 Edon
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Northwest Township, Edon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1961 Map of Montpelier, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Montpelier, 1963 Print
    1961 Montpelier
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Montpelier, Pulaski, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1961 Map of Nettle Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Nettle Lake, 1963 Print
    1961 Nettle Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Williams County, including Bridgewater Center, Northwest Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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