Old Maps of Cielo Vista, Bexar County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Cielo Vista. 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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Cielo Vista, Bexar County maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Van Raub, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Van Raub, 1959 Print
    1953 Van Raub
    1959 Print · USGS
    Bexar County ranch land and military outposts are detailed here in the early fifties. Genealogists can locate the Lower Balcones Sch, trace the Southern Pacific line near Van Raub, and find family sites near Leon Springs.

  2. 1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print
    1954 San Antonio
    1964 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive military air bases and the rising Canyon Reservoir. Trace family ties through historic rail towns like D'Hanis and Castroville or explore the Cold War footprint of Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 Map of San Antonio
    1957 San Antonio
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's expanding post-war military and transportation footprint. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early residential boundaries of Alamo Heights or locate rural landmarks like St Hedwig and Medina Lake.

  4. 1967 Map of Van Raub, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Van Raub, 1969 Print
    1967 Van Raub
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bexar County's Hill Country transition comes into focus in the late 1960s as suburban growth began to meet historic ranchlands. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, old school sites at Leon Springs, and family burial grounds like Robles Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of New Braunfels
    1985 Map of New Braunfels
    1985 New Braunfels
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country meets the growing San Antonio suburbs in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape of river-fed towns and military grounds. Trace family roots in historic Gruene or Boerne, and locate landmarks like Canyon Lake and Randolph Air Force Base.

  6. 1991 Map of Van Raub
    1991 Map of Van Raub
    1991 Van Raub
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio is captured here in the early nineties, showing a mix of ranch land and growing suburban centers. Researchers can trace historic family sites and early infrastructure near Fair Oaks Ranch, Van Raub, and Robles Cem.

  7. 1992 Map of New Braunfels
    1992 Map of New Braunfels
    1992 New Braunfels
    1992 Print · USGS
    The San Antonio and New Braunfels corridor was expanding rapidly in the early nineties, balancing heavy military presence with Hill Country recreation. Trace the footprint of CAMP BULLIS MILITARY RESERVATION or locate old railroad stops along the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2022 Map of Van Raub, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Van Raub, 2022 Print
    2022 Van Raub
    2022 Print · USGS
    The hill country northwest of San Antonio enters a new era of suburban growth in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace family history at the Charles Cole Cem or explore the geography of Van Raub and the Kremkau Divide.

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