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Old Maps of Charleston, South Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 41 historic maps of Charleston. 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 Charleston.

Charleston, SC maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Johns Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Hollywood, and other nearby areas
  4. 1919 Map of The Jetties
    1919 Map of The Jetties
    1919 The Jetties
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1919 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Hollywood, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas
  10. 1919 Map of Wando
    1919 Map of Wando
    1919 Wando
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Mount Pleasant, Cainhoy, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Melgrove
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Charleston
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1919 Map of James Island
    1919 Map of James Island
    1919 James Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1919 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1919 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1919 Fort Moultrie
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, and other nearby areas
  25. 1919 Map of Legareville
    1919 Map of Legareville
    1919 Legareville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, and other nearby areas
  28. 1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Ravenels
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Summerville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Melgrove
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas
  34. 1943 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1943 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1943 Fort Moultrie
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1943 Map of Legareville
    1943 Map of Legareville
    1943 Legareville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1943 Map of James Island
    1943 Map of James Island
    1943 James Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1943 Map of Wando
    1943 Map of Wando
    1943 Wando
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Mount Pleasant, Cainhoy, and other nearby areas
  46. 1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Ravenels
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Summerville, and other nearby areas
  49. 1944 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1944 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1944 Wadmelaw Island
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Hollywood, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Savannah
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Savannah, North Charleston, and other nearby areas
  55. 1948 Map of James Island
    1948 Map of James Island
    1948 James Island
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
  58. 1948 Map of Johns Island
    1948 Map of Johns Island
    1948 Johns Island
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Hollywood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Savannah
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Savannah, North Charleston, and other nearby areas
  64. 1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Charleston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Savannah
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Savannah, North Charleston, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1958 Map of North Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of North Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 North Charleston
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1958 Map of Johns Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Johns Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Johns Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including North Charleston, Hollywood, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
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