For generations, treasure hunting has captivated people. In this post, I have featured a few of the treasure maps that are held in the Library of Congress. A picture of a skull and crossbones marks the location of a special collection in the Geography and Map Division.
The collection includes:
- Treasure maps made by famous cartographers during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Treasure maps published by commercial companies during the mid-20th century.
- Maps from federal government agencies.
Whether Old or Recent, all Treasure Maps will have treasure located at Outposts, since those are the only places you can walk on land (outside of Dens). With Old Treasure Maps, you'll need to match the map drawing with the header drawing depicted on the Outpost when you hover over it on your map. For Recent Treasure Maps, you'll need to match the geographical outline drawn on the map with your in-game map to find the location. Use the above map to find the geographical outline of the location you're looking for with Recent Treasure Maps.
An old map of Africa.
Examples of Treasure Maps and Charts
Here are some examples of maps and charts that have been associated with treasure or significant historical events:
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General Map of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
This map of Charleston Harbor is categorized as both a Civil War map and a treasure map. Both Union and Confederate defenses are included on the map; the Union batteries are shown in black, and the Confederate batteries are shown in red. The water depth is indicated by shading.
General map of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, showing rebel defences and obstructions. Eugene Willenbücher. 1865.
A New & Accurate Map of Bermudas or Sommer’s Islands
This 18th-century map of Bermuda was made by the Welsh cartographer Emanuel Bowen. The locations of Flemish wrecks are shown at the bottom of the map.
A new & accurate map of Bermudas or Sommer’s Islands, taken from an actual survey; wherein the errors of former charts are corrected. Emanuel Bowen. 1752.
A Map of the West-Indies or the Islands of America in the North Sea
The British cartographer Herman Moll made this map of the Caribbean region in 1715. Moll included a note on the map about Sir William Phips. Phips became a ship’s carpenter during the 1670s, a treasure hunter during the 1680s, and the first colonial governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692.
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A map of the West-Indies or the islands of America in the North Sea; with ye adjacent countries; explaning [sic] what belongs to Spain, England, France, Holland &c. also ye trade winds, and ye several tracts made by ye galeons and flota from place to place. According to ye newest and most exact observations. Herman Moll. 1715.
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Wreck and Casualty Chart of the Great Lakes
The chart lists 111 locations of wrecks and casualties caused by wind, smoke, and stormy weather during 1894.
Wreck and Casualty Chart of the Great Lakes. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau. 1894.
Sable Island, the Atlantic Graveyard
Strong currents, shallow sandbars, and fog have led to numerous shipwrecks on Sable Island, southeast of Halifax.
Sable Island, the Atlantic graveyard, known wrecks since 1800. Jesse G. P. Cresine. 1946.
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How to Decipher Treasure Maps
Examining the treasure map shows a clue, again, depending on the type of treasure map you've obtained. Old Treasure Maps will have a drawing of the outpost, while Recent Treasure Maps will have a drawing of the geographical outline of the outpost. Using the Spyglass on an Outpost displays its hand drawn image on the upper right corner and you can use this to match the drawing on your treasure map to confirm the correct treasure location. Proceed to the outpost and dock your ship there. Recent Treasure Maps are easier to use when treasure hunting since it displays a bird's-eye view drawing of the island containing the treasure. Old Treasure Maps are a bit difficult to decipher as they only show a drawing of the location's facade and not a map topography.
A classic pirate treasure map.
Finding Treasure on the African Coast
Here's a specific example of how to find treasure using an old map on the African coast:
- Head to the north of Sainte-Anne. You will find a Merchant ship named “Hardy”.
- To obtain the Treasure Map (Old) from the Hardy ship, the player must either destroy and sink the ship totally or board it.
- The location of the Treasure as mentioned in Treasure Map (Old) is in the Poacher’s Cache Outpost which is a small island Near the Coast of Africa.
- Sail to the Poacher’s Cache Outpost.
- When you disembark from your boat, proceed to the outpost and check behind the tents.
- You’ll see a ray of light revealing the position of the buried treasure.
Keep in mind that if you have the Legendary Treasure Map, you cannot dock at other outposts. Take note that fast traveling is disabled until you have landed at the outpost containing the Legendary Treasure. Legendary Treasure maps can be obtained by participating in Cutthroat Cargo Hunt world events.
Additional Tips
You might encounter a bug where no prompt to dig up the treasure will occur. When this happens, simply close and relaunch your game to resolve the issue.
Note: This Treasures list is currently a work-in-progress. We will continue updating this as soon as we discover more treasure locations!
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