Old Maps of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 77 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, PA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Burlington
    1890 Map of Burlington
    1890 Burlington
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Philadelphia
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Germantown
    1893 Map of Germantown
    1893 Germantown
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1893 Map of Burlington
    1893 Map of Burlington
    1893 Burlington
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Chester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Chester, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Philadelphia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas

  7. 1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
    1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
    1894 Norristown
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Norristown, Radnor Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
    1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
    1894 Germantown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 1895 Map of Norristown, 1898 Print
    1895 Map of Norristown, 1898 Print
    1895 Norristown
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Norristown, Radnor Township, and other nearby areas
    11 unique versions available

  10. 1896 Map of Germantown
    1896 Map of Germantown
    1896 Germantown
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 1896 Map of Philadelphia
    1896 Map of Philadelphia
    1896 Philadelphia
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas

  12. 1896 Map of Norristown
    1896 Map of Norristown
    1896 Norristown
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Norristown, Radnor Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Chester
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Chester, and other nearby areas

  14. 1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Chester
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Chester, and other nearby areas
    10 unique versions available

  15. 1898 Map of Philadelphia
    1898 Map of Philadelphia
    1898 Philadelphia
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  16. 1899 Map of Germantown
    1899 Map of Germantown
    1899 Germantown
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  17. 1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Camden
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1904 Map of Burlington, 1958 Print
    1904 Map of Burlington, 1958 Print
    1904 Burlington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas

  19. 1906 Map of Burlington
    1906 Map of Burlington
    1906 Burlington
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  20. 1907 Map of Trenton
    1907 Map of Trenton
    1907 Trenton
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1920 Map of Philadelphia
    1920 Map of Philadelphia
    1920 Philadelphia
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas

  22. 1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Norristown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas

  24. 1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Burlington
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas

  25. 1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Lansdowne
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Chester, and other nearby areas

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