Old Maps of Boston, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Boston. 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 Boston.


Boston, VA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Exmore, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Exmore, 1962 Print
    1943 Exmore
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Exmore, Painter, and other nearby areas

  2. 1944 Map of Exmore
    1944 Map of Exmore
    1944 Exmore
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Exmore, Painter, and other nearby areas

  3. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, and other nearby areas

  4. 1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Eastville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, and other nearby areas

  5. 1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Eastville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, and other nearby areas

  6. 1968 Map of Exmore, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Exmore, 1972 Print
    1968 Exmore
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Exmore, Painter, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1977 Map of Exmore, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Exmore, 1982 Print
    1977 Exmore
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Exmore, Painter, and other nearby areas

  8. 1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Chincoteague
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Chincoteague, Crisfield, and other nearby areas

  9. 1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Chincoteague
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Chincoteague, Crisfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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