Old Maps of Harbor Lights, Surfside Beach for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Harbor Lights. 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 Harbor Lights.


Harbor Lights, Surfside Beach maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1937 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1937 Myrtle Beach
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Grand Strand is seen here in the late 1930s as a developing coastal corridor transitioning from swampy lowlands to a vacation destination. Trace early infrastructure including the Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach State Park, and the CCC Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1940 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1940 Myrtle Beach
    1940 Print · USGS
    Before the rise of modern resorts, the Grand Strand was a network of swashes and small coastal outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Socastee, Myrtle Ridge, and the Ocean Forest Club along the historic Kings Highway.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Georgetown
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast and North Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-century, prior to the major modern development of the Grand Strand. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Fort Caswell to McClellanville.

  4. 1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Georgetown
    1967 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry and Grand Strand meet in the late sixties, showcasing a coastal landscape transitioning from river-based industry to seaside tourism. Researchers can trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Georgetown or locate historical sites like Fort Fisher and Murrells Inlet.

  5. 1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print
    1974 Georgetown
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Carolina coast and Pee Dee region are shown here in the mid-seventies, just as the Grand Strand was maturing into a premier destination. Researchers can trace the inland rail corridors of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad or explore the coastal reaches of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Myrtle Beach State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1984 Map of Surfside Beach, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Surfside Beach, 1985 Print
    1984 Surfside Beach
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Grand Strand coastline during the mid-eighties shows a period of rapid residential and resort growth. Trace the development of Surfside Beach and Garden City Beach via landmarks like the Town Hall, Ocean Lakes Family Campground, and the local Pier.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1986 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1986 Myrtle Beach
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Grand Strand and Brunswick County coast are captured in the mid-eighties before the late-century development boom. Researchers can trace the footprint of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and old coastal settlements like Atlantic Beach and Socastee.

  8. 1990 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1990 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1990 Myrtle Beach
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Grand Strand and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the decade before the base closure. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach alongside rural landmarks like Star Bluff Crossroads and Fort Caswell.

  9. 2024 Map of Surfside Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Surfside Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Surfside Beach
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal communities in Horry and Georgetown counties are captured during a period of dense seaside development. Trace the residential growth from Surfside Beach down to Garden City Beach, noting local landmarks like Dogwood Lake and the expanse of Long Bay.

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