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Old Maps of Port Royal, Hilton Head Island for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Port Royal. 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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Port Royal, Hilton Head Island maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Hilton Head
    1920 Map of Hilton Head
    1920 Hilton Head
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal Beaufort County appears here as it was just after the Great War, before the bridges and modern development arrived. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early settlement of Hilton Head and locate landmarks like the L.H. and Broad Creek.
  4. 1945 Map of Hilton Head
    1945 Map of Hilton Head
    1945 Hilton Head
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina remains largely rural in the mid-1940s, showing the island long before its modern resort era. Genealogists can trace early community hubs like First Africian Ch, Oak Grove Ch, and the small settlement of Hilton Head.
  7. 1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Savannah
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and South Carolina are captured here in the mid-forties, showing the rail-and-river networks of the Lowcountry. Genealogists and researchers can trace old crossroads and river towns from Statesboro to Beaufort, alongside military sites like Camp Stewart and Parris Island.
  10. 1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Savannah
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this post-war survey of the coast and its river-fed hinterlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central of Georgia RR and find established settlements such as Isle of Hope and Sylvania.
  13. 1956 Map of Hilton Head, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hilton Head, 1957 Print
    1956 Hilton Head
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hilton Head Island is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a quiet maritime landscape before its transition into a major resort destination. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Drayton Cem or explore sites of local heritage including First African Ch and Fort Walker Ruin.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Savannah
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry and Georgia coastal plain are shown here in the late fifties, prior to modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Central of Georgia lines and the Ogeechee River wetlands.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Savannah
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry are captured in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate web of islands and tidal rivers before modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Atlantic Coast Line or locate sites like Parris Island, Beaufort, and the Tybee Lighthouse.
  22. 1961 Map of Savannah
    1961 Map of Savannah
    1961 Savannah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this mid-century survey of coastal marshes, barrier islands, and river networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line RR, locate family sites near Isle of Hope, or study the grounds of Fort Stewart Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1978 Map of Beaufort
    1978 Map of Beaufort
    1978 Beaufort
    1978 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina and Georgia come to life in this detailed bathymetric study from the late seventies, featuring the intricate Sea Islands and the Savannah River mouth. Researchers can trace military history at Parris Island or locate inland settlements like Switzerland and Old Sheldon.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 2024 Map of Hilton Head, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Hilton Head, 2024 Print
    2024 Hilton Head
    2024 Print · USGS
    Hilton Head Island is shown in its modern era, where sophisticated resort developments meet historical plantation-era landmarks. Trace lineage at the Zion Chapel Church Graveyard or locate old burial sites like Talbird Cem and Joe Pope Cem.
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