Old Maps of Jefferson County, Oklahoma for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 141 historic maps of Jefferson County. 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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Jefferson County, OK maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Addington
    1901 Map of Addington
    1901 Addington
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Chickasaw Nation at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from cattle trails to rail commerce. Local historians can trace the Chisholm Trail and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line through Duncan, Comanche, and Addington.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1905 Map of Montague
    1905 Map of Montague
    1905 Montague
    1905 Print · USGS
    Montague County and the bordering Chickasaw Nation are captured here in the early twentieth century as the frontier transitioned into a settled rail corridor. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous rural schools like Eagle Pt. School and trace river crossings such as Owings Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Sherman, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Sherman, 1964 Print
    1954 Sherman
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley and North Texas plains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs like Lake Texoma and Lavon Reservoir reshaped the land. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific local landmarks like Courtney P O, Pilot Grove Sch, and New Hope Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Wichita Falls, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Wichita Falls, 1966 Print
    1954 Wichita Falls
    1966 Print · USGS
    North Texas in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of expanding oil fields and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Bacon Chapel and the rail-side growth of Seymour and Archer City.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Lawton, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Lawton, 1958 Print
    1955 Lawton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Oklahoma and North Texas are shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Wichita Mountains and the vital Red River watershed. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lawton alongside rural landmarks like Rainy Mountain Church and Pleasant Hill School.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Henrietta, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Henrietta, 1957 Print
    1956 Henrietta
    1957 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the mid-century mark reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of cattle ranching, oil production, and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Hapgood Ranch, the community of Hurnville, or the grounds of Cambridge Cemetery.

  7. 1957 Map of Hastings
    1957 Map of Hastings
    1957 Hastings
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Red River frontier in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and the booming oil industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Hastings, Byers, and the Petrolia Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Ardmore, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Ardmore, 1968 Print
    1957 Ardmore
    1968 Print · USGS
    South-central Oklahoma in the late fifties was a landscape of rising reservoir waters and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Ardmore and Duncan or locate early recreation sites at Platt National Park and Lake Murray State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Wichita Falls
    1958 Map of Wichita Falls
    1958 Wichita Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Texas during the late fifties reveals a landscape defined by the booming petroleum industry and established rail hubs. Researchers can trace the development of Wichita Falls and discover rural landmarks like Barton's Chapel or the Hull-Silk Oil Field.

  10. 1958 Map of Sherman, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sherman, 1959 Print
    1958 Sherman
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Texas and Southern Oklahoma were undergoing significant development in the late fifties as the Red River Valley transit networks matured. Researchers can trace historic family-named locations such as Saddler Bend, the grounds of Perrin AFB, and early shoreline developments at Lake Texoma.

  11. 1962 Map of Ryan, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Ryan, 1964 Print
    1962 Ryan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early 1960s was a landscape shaped by the rail-and-creek economy of southern Oklahoma. Researchers can trace family history at the Addington Cem or locate industrial sites like the Tank Farm and several Gravel Pits along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Temple, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Temple, 1964 Print
    1962 Temple
    1964 Print · USGS
    The cotton and oil country of southwestern Oklahoma comes to life here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Temple and Corum, locating family landmarks like Shakelford Cem and the Lone Star Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1963 Map of Ardmore
    1963 Map of Ardmore
    1963 Ardmore
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Oklahoma during the early sixties shows a landscape defined by the Arbuckle Mountains and a booming energy economy. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across the Ardmore Oil Field, find old schools like Southeastern State College, or locate historic markers such as Boggy Depot State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Comanche SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Comanche SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Comanche SE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern Oklahoma in the early sixties was a landscape of remote rural communities and active energy extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Woolsey Cem and the small settlements of Brown and Loco.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1964 Map of Comanche, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Comanche, 1965 Print
    1964 Comanche
    1965 Print · USGS
    The city of Comanche and the surrounding Stephens County countryside are captured here in the mid-sixties as the oil industry and rail lines shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Oklahoma Territory Indian Territory Boundary Line or locate rural landmarks like Countryside Ch and the High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1968 Map of Spanish Fort, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Spanish Fort, 1971 Print
    1968 Spanish Fort
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Texas borderlands along the Red River appear here in the late sixties as a landscape of rural settlements and emerging energy fields. Researchers can locate early burial sites and communities like Petersburg Cem, Spanish Fort, and the Illinois Bend Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1968 Map of Terral, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Terral, 1971 Print
    1968 Terral
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Red River valley at the Oklahoma-Texas border in the late 1960s is defined by the winding Red River and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can map out the town of Terral, locating the Terral Cem and the small nearby settlement of Fleet.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1968 Map of Fleetwood, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Fleetwood, 1971 Print
    1968 Fleetwood
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Texas borderlands are captured here in the late sixties along the winding Red River. Researchers can trace the layout of Fleetwood, locate the church at Union, and map local industry through scattered Oil Wells and pipelines.

  19. 1968 Map of Prairie Valley School, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Prairie Valley School, 1971 Print
    1968 Prairie Valley School
    1971 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Montague County and Jefferson County come into focus during the late sixties as the Red River winds through the Spanish Fort Field. Researchers can locate Prairie Valley Sch, the Spanish Fort Cemeteries, and the early footprint of Hynds City alongside the waters of Lake Nocona.

  20. 1968 Map of Ringgold, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Ringgold, 1971 Print
    1968 Ringgold
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northern Montague County is captured here in the late sixties, anchored by the rail crossing at Ringgold. Genealogists and historians can locate Ringgold Cem, the Worsham Oil Field, and the banks of the Red River.

  21. 1974 Map of Orr, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Orr, 1977 Print
    1974 Orr
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma borderlands near Orr are shown here in the mid-1970s, at the intersection of three counties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Center Point Ch, Orr Cem, and the active Oil Field that defined the regional economy.

  22. 1974 Map of Ringling NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Ringling NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Ringling NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's prairie and creek bottoms are documented here during the mid-1970s oil era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local drainage patterns along Mud Creek or locate scattered Oil Wells and the Ringling Municipal Airport.

  23. 1974 Map of Loco, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Loco, 1977 Print
    1974 Loco
    1977 Print · USGS
    The rural community of Loco and its surrounding oil-rich landscape are captured here during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace family history at Mountain Grove Cem or study the industrial layout of the LOCO FIELD and Asphaltum.

  24. 1974 Map of Cottonwood Creek, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Cottonwood Creek, 1977 Print
    1974 Cottonwood Creek
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, this pocket of southern Oklahoma was a hub of energy production where the Loco Field met cattle-country creeks. Researchers can trace historical oil infrastructure alongside local landmarks like the Asphaltum Ch and Dixie Cemetery.

  25. 1974 Map of Ringling, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Ringling, 1977 Print
    1974 Ringling
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southern Oklahoma oil country comes into focus in the 1970s, showcasing the industrial footprint of the Hewitt Oil Field and the surrounding rail towns. Genealogists can trace family sites at the Cornish Cem and IOOF Cem or locate former rail stops like Cobalt Junction.

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