Old Maps of Brazos Country, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Brazos Country. 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 Brazos Country.


Brazos Country, TX maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Seguin, 1965 Print
    1953 Seguin
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the early fifties shows a thriving river-and-rail economy across the Guadalupe and Colorado basins. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes like the Southern Pacific through Seguin, locate oil wells, or find the Gary AAF near San Marcos.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Sealy
    1956 Map of Sealy
    1956 Sealy
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley between Austin and Waller counties is shown here as it transitioned through the early twentieth century. Researchers can locate early post offices at Burleigh PO and Browntown, trace ferry crossings, or find the Cotton Gin and Wesley Chapel.

  3. 1956 Map of Wallis
    1956 Map of Wallis
    1956 Wallis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Brazos and San Bernard rivers dominate this coastal prairie landscape during the early twentieth century. Trace family roots and vanished rail stops through Wallis, Chesterville, and Lissie along the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.

  4. 1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Map of Seguin
    1958 Seguin
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Texas in the late fifties was a network of river-valley settlements and active oilfields tied together by major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across Rabb Prairie, locate the Behring Store, or follow the Southern Pacific through Schulenburg.

  5. 1960 Map of Wallis, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Wallis, 1961 Print
    1960 Wallis
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River bottomlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape shaped by rail junctions and small farming communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Hartville Cem, Mount Olive Ch, and the intersection of two major railroads in Wallis.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of San Felipe, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of San Felipe, 1961 Print
    1960 San Felipe
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape of colonial heritage and oil-era industry. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural sites like Rosses Cem, Wesley Chapel, and the community of Frydek.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Eagle Lake
    1985 Map of Eagle Lake
    1985 Eagle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Texas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the Colorado River and a booming energy sector. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-tied towns like La Grange and Fayetteville or locate the Frelsburg Oil Field and Stephen F Austin State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of San Felipe, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of San Felipe, 2010 Print
    2010 San Felipe
    2010 Print · USGS
    Texas river life and rural industry meet along the Brazos in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial grounds like Rosses Cemetery or locate industrial sites such as the San Felipe Oil Field.

  9. 2010 Map of Wallis, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wallis, 2010 Print
    2010 Wallis
    2010 Print · USGS
    Austin County at the turn of the decade is defined by the winding Brazos River and the rural crossroads of Wallis. Researchers can locate several burial sites like Allens Cemetery and aviation landmarks such as Longbird Airport.

  10. 2013 Map of Wallis, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wallis, 2013 Print
    2013 Wallis
    2013 Print · USGS
    Surrounding the town of Wallis in the early twenty-first century, this Austin County landscape is defined by the winding Brazos River and rural aviation hubs. Researchers can trace family history at Hartville Cem and Wallis Cem or locate regional sites like El Pleasant and Gloster Aerodrome.

  11. 2013 Map of San Felipe, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of San Felipe, 2013 Print
    2013 San Felipe
    2013 Print · USGS
    San Felipe and the surrounding Brazos River bottomlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Rosses Cem and Frydek Cem or locate industrial markers like the San Felipe Siding.

  12. 2016 Map of San Felipe, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of San Felipe, 2016 Print
    2016 San Felipe
    2016 Print · USGS
    In this modern survey of the Texas Brazos valley, historic river settlements and numerous family cemeteries are documented in detail. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Edwin Waller Cem, Saint Mary's Catholic Cem, or within the streets of San Felipe.

  13. 2016 Map of Wallis, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wallis, 2016 Print
    2016 Wallis
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River lowlands at the Austin and Fort Bend county line are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family history at the Allen Johnston Cem or explore landmarks like Alligator Hole and Longbird Airport.

  14. 2019 Map of Wallis, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Wallis, 2019 Print
    2019 Wallis
    2019 Print · USGS
    The tri-county borderlands of Austin, Waller, and Fort Bend Counties come into focus in this late twenty-tens survey. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Hartville Cem or Allen - Johnston Cem and trace the meandering course of the Brazos River.

  15. 2019 Map of San Felipe, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of San Felipe, 2019 Print
    2019 San Felipe
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Brazos Country, including Sealy, San Felipe, and other nearby areas

  16. 2022 Map of Wallis, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wallis, 2022 Print
    2022 Wallis
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley south of Sealy is shown in detail during its modern era of ranching and river-bend farming. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial grounds, such as Wallis Cem, El Pleasant Cem, and Hillside Cem.

  17. 2022 Map of San Felipe, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of San Felipe, 2022 Print
    2022 San Felipe
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Brazos River valley in the early 2020s reveals a landscape of historic riverfront settlements and deeply rooted family sites. Genealogists can trace local lineages at San Felipe de Austin Cem, Frydek Catholic Cem, and Edwin Waller Cem.

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