Old Maps of South Carolina for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 3,827 historic maps of South Carolina. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of South Carolina.
South Carolina maps
(3,827)- 1886 Map of Walhalla1886 Walhalla1886 Print · USGSThe foothills of the Blue Ridge come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Georgia and South Carolina borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks through Walhalla and Toccoa, or locate family landmarks like Batchelor's Retreat and Mosley's Mill.
- 1888 Map of Pickens1888 Pickens1888 Print · USGSThe South Carolina Piedmont comes alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the rural communities of Pickens and Anderson. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sutton's Mill, Six Mile Church, and river crossings at Cherry's Ferry.
- 1891 Map of Cowee1891 Cowee1891 Print · USGSWestern North Carolina's high mountain reaches are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began to transform the region. Trace early transport routes like the Western North Carolina Railroad and Cowee Tunnel alongside old settlements at Franklin and Quallatown.
- 1891 Map of Carnesville1891 Carnesville1891 Print · USGSNortheast Georgia in the late nineteenth century is documented here as a landscape of small river settlements and emerging rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through locations like Jewellville, Fort Lamar, and the river crossing at Braggs Fy.6 unique versions available
- 1892 Map of Mc Cormick1892 Mc Cormick1892 Print · USGSThe Savannah River borderlands in the 1890s reveal a network of historic ferries and early mills connecting Georgia and South Carolina. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Dunn Chapel, Searle Mill, and the crossings at Barksdale Ferry.5 unique versions available
- 1892 Map of Walhalla1892 Walhalla1892 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region of Georgia and the Carolinas comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Young Davis's or locate river crossings like Jenkins's Ferry and the Bachelors Retreat P.O.7 unique versions available
- 1892 Map of Abbeville1892 Abbeville1892 Print · USGSSouth Carolina’s Upstate during the late 1800s reveals a landscape defined by critical river crossings and the arrival of the steam era. Genealogists can trace family roots through localized sites like Smith Ferry, Maddox Mill, and the bustling rail hub of Greenwood.6 unique versions available
- 1893 Map of Elberton1893 Elberton1893 Print · USGSThe Georgia-South Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1890s, centering on the river-and-rail economy of the Savannah Valley. Genealogists can trace family names and early community hubs through Browns Ferry, Coldwater Church, and Ruckersville.5 unique versions available
- 1894 Map of Pickens1894 Pickens1894 Print · USGSNorthwest South Carolina in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-driven industry and emerging rail lines. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through family landmarks like Watson Mill, the community at Old Pickens, and the rural New Hope Church.6 unique versions available
- 1896 Map of Walhalla1896 Walhalla1896 Print · USGSThe tri-state mountain country comes alive in this late 1800s survey of the Oconee and Habersham borderlands. Researchers can trace early river commerce and transit through Ramsey Ferry, the tracks of the Blue Ridge Railroad, and the industrial site of Mosley Mill.
- 1897 Map of Cowee1897 Cowee1897 Print · USGSThe Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge foothills appear here in the 1890s, when the railroad first began to penetrate the high gaps. Trace family roots and mountain industry through old settlements like Quallatown, Sylva, and the Cowee Tunnel engineering site.4 unique versions available
- 1904 Map of Columbia1904 Columbia1904 Print · USGSRichland and Fairfield counties at the turn of the century are defined by their river-and-rail corridors and rural church communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Broad River ferries, the Southern R.R., and landmarks like The Old Brick Church or Winnsboro.2 unique versions available
- 1905 Map of Charlotte1905 Charlotte1905 Print · USGSMecklenburg County at the start of the twentieth century shows a region connected by the early Southern Railway and a burgeoning city center. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McClintock Church, Pineville, and Shopton.2 unique versions available
- 1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print1905 Pisgah1956 Print · USGSThe North Carolina high country around the turn of the century reveals a land of timber tracts and emerging mountain retreats. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes to Buck Spring Lodge, follow the Southern RR tracks, and locate vanished settlements like Angeline and Calhoun.
- 1906 Map of Crawfordville1906 Crawfordville1906 Print · USGSUpper Georgia and the South Carolina border come alive in this early century survey, showing a landscape defined by river ferries and mining sites. Genealogists can trace family roots through old post offices like Triplett P.O. or find historic crossings like Fishdam Ferry and the Columbia Mines.3 unique versions available
- 1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print1906 Pisgah1934 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge highlands at the turn of the century reveal a landscape of mountain river valleys and early timber frontiers. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named bridges and crossings like Graham Bridge or locate vanished settlements such as Grange and Retreat.2 unique versions available
- 1906 Map of Kings Mountain, 1970 Print1906 Kings Mountain1970 Print · USGSThe North and South Carolina borderlands come alive in this early century survey of the Kings Mountain vicinity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks including Lincoln Academy, Bordens Ferry, and Pleasant Hill Church.
- 1907 Map of Sharon1907 Sharon1907 Print · USGSUpstate South Carolina at the turn of the century shows a region deeply connected by river ferries and new rail lines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Sharon, Hickory Grove, and the historic Pinckney Ferry on the Broad River.3 unique versions available
- 1907 Map of Saluda1907 Saluda1907 Print · USGSNorth Carolina's mountain frontier meets the South Carolina foothills in this 1900s survey of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail network through Saluda and locate old landmarks like Rockcliff PO and Pleasant Grove Church.3 unique versions available
- 1907 Map of Cowee1907 Cowee1907 Print · USGSWestern North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected river towns and high mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industry through landmarks like West Mill, Roanes Mill, and the many settlements along the Southern Railway.5 unique versions available
- 1907 Map of Charlotte1907 Charlotte1907 Print · USGSGreater Charlotte was a bustling rail and textile corridor at the dawn of the twentieth century, bridging the two Carolinas. Genealogists can locate old family landmarks like Sutton School and Steel Creek Church or trace the early growth of Dilworth.4 unique versions available
- 1908 Map of Kings Mountain1908 Kings Mountain1908 Print · USGSThe Carolina borderlands come alive in the first decade of the 1900s, centered on the landmark Kings Mountain Battleground and its namesake ridge. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural churches and schools, including Ramah Church, Beersheba Church, and the Lincoln Academy.6 unique versions available
- 1908 Map of Kirksey, 1942 Print1908 Kirksey1942 Print · USGSMid-century Greenwood County is captured here during a time when rural schoolhouses and small settlements like Phoenix and Kirksey still anchored local life. Researchers can trace the Georgia and Florida railroad and find defunct local schools like Brick House Sch or Sand Ridge Sch.
- 1909 Map of Gaffney1909 Gaffney1909 Print · USGSCherokee County at the turn of the century centers on the growing textile and rail hubs of Gaffney and Blacksburg. Researchers can trace early river transport at Stacy Ferry or locate ancestral roots at Providence Church and the Sarratt School.4 unique versions available
- 1912 Map of Mc Cormick, 1913 Print1912 Mc Cormick1913 Print · USGSThe Georgia and South Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1890s, centered on the rail junction at Mc Cormick and the Savannah River. Genealogists can trace family footprints across numerous river crossings like Fury Ferry and through rural centers such as Appling and Sharon Church.
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