Old Maps of Dorchester County, South Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 60 historic maps of Dorchester County. 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 Dorchester County.


Dorchester County, SC maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Cottageville
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Hollywood, Ravenel, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Ladson
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including North Charleston, Summerville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Summerville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Summerville, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas

  4. 1919 Map of Ridgeville
    1919 Map of Ridgeville
    1919 Ridgeville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Ridgeville, Harleyville, and other nearby areas

  5. 1919 Map of Lodge, 1974 Print
    1919 Map of Lodge, 1974 Print
    1919 Lodge
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Branchville, Ehrhardt, and other nearby areas

  6. 1920 Map of Eutawville
    1920 Map of Eutawville
    1920 Eutawville
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Holly Hill, Santee, and other nearby areas

  7. 1920 Map of Bowman
    1920 Map of Bowman
    1920 Bowman
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Bowman, Santee, and other nearby areas

  8. 1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Ravenels
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Charleston, North Charleston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1920 Map of Lodge
    1920 Map of Lodge
    1920 Lodge
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Branchville, Ehrhardt, and other nearby areas

  10. 1920 Map of Ridgeville
    1920 Map of Ridgeville
    1920 Ridgeville
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Ridgeville, Harleyville, and other nearby areas

  11. 1920 Map of St. George
    1920 Map of St. George
    1920 St. George
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Reevesville, Hudsontown, and other nearby areas

  12. 1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Summerville
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Summerville, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1921 Map of Lodge
    1921 Map of Lodge
    1921 Lodge
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Branchville, Ehrhardt, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1921 Map of Bowman
    1921 Map of Bowman
    1921 Bowman
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Bowman, Santee, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1921 Map of St. George
    1921 Map of St. George
    1921 St. George
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Reevesville, Hudsontown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1921 Map of Eutawville
    1921 Map of Eutawville
    1921 Eutawville
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Holly Hill, Santee, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1943 Map of Cottageville
    1943 Map of Cottageville
    1943 Cottageville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Hollywood, Ravenel, and other nearby areas

  18. 1943 Map of Bowman
    1943 Map of Bowman
    1943 Bowman
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Bowman, Santee, and other nearby areas

  19. 1943 Map of Lodge
    1943 Map of Lodge
    1943 Lodge
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Branchville, Ehrhardt, and other nearby areas

  20. 1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Ladson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including North Charleston, Summerville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1943 Map of Ridgeville
    1943 Map of Ridgeville
    1943 Ridgeville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Ridgeville, Harleyville, and other nearby areas

  22. 1943 Map of Eutawville, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Eutawville, 1944 Print
    1943 Eutawville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Holly Hill, Santee, and other nearby areas

  23. 1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Ravenels
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Charleston, North Charleston, and other nearby areas

  24. 1944 Map of Summerville
    1944 Map of Summerville
    1944 Summerville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Summerville, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas

  25. 1944 Map of St. George
    1944 Map of St. George
    1944 St. George
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester County, including Reevesville, Hudsontown, and other nearby areas

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